Compounds that are dual aP2/k-FABP inhibitors are provided having the formula (I), wherein A, B, X, Y, R<1>, R<2> and R<3> are as described herein. A method is also provided for treating diabetes and related diseases, especially Type II diabetes, employing dual aP2/k-FABP inhibitors alone or in combination with at least one other antidiabetic agent such as metformin, glyburide, troglitazone and/or insulin.

aP2 inhibiting compounds are provided having the formula [I] wherein A, X, R and Z are as described herein. A method is also provided for treating diabetes and related diseases, especially Type II diabetes, employing such aP2 inhibitors alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, including other antidiabetic agent such as metformin, glyburide, troglitazone and/or insulin.

Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DP 4) inhibiting compounds are provided having the formula where n is 0 or 1

aP2 inhibiting compounds are provided having the formula wherein A, Q, and X are as described herein. A method is also provided for treating diabetes and related diseases, especially Type II diabetes, employing such aP2 inhibitor or a combination of such aP2 inhibitor and another antidiabetic agent such as metformin, glyburide, troglitazone and/or insulin.

Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DP 4) inhibiting compounds are provided having the formula (I) where x is 0 or 1 and y is 0 or 1 (provided that x = 1 when y = 0 and x = 0 when y = 1)

aP2 inhibiting compounds are provided having formula (I) wherein A, B, X, and Y are as described herein. A method is also provided for treating diabetes and related diseases, especially Type II diabetes, employing such aP2 inhibitor or a combination of such aP2 inhibitor and another antidiabetic agent such as metformin, glyburide troglitazone and/or insulin.