The present invention relates to a GPR40 receptor function regulator comprising a fused imidazole compound represented by the formula:
wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof or a prodrug thereof. The GPR40 receptor function regulator is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of obesity, hyperinsulinemia, type 2 diabetes and the like.
The present invention relates to a GPR40 receptor function regulator comprising a fused imidazole compound represented by the formula:
wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof or a prodrug thereof. The GPR40 receptor function regulator is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of obesity, hyperinsulinemia, type 2 diabetes and the like.