abstract |
Compounds are provided which are activators of the enzyme glucokinase and thus are useful in treating diabetes and related diseases, which compounds have the structure n nwhere Q isn n nand R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , R 7 and R 8 are as defined herein or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.n n A method for treating diabetes and related diseases employing the above compounds is also provided. |