Abstract: Herein, we describe a method for treatment of diabetes and other disorders classified as Metabolic Syndrome. The invention provides novel AMP Deaminase (AMPD) inhibitors comprising novel indazole and benzotriazole derivatives including a phosphorous containing derivative, a carboxylic acid, or an amino acid ester prodrug. The invention also provides support for a novel mechanism of action for the existing drug metformin: direct inhibition of the enzyme AMPD. The inhibition of AMPD in turn activates AMP Kinase, known to be linked to the action of metformin. The invention also makes novel use of a double inhibitor assay allowing identification of selective AMPD inhibitors over ADA inhibitors. The new inhibitors, structurally distinct from metformin, offer selectivity that may obviate side effects known for metformin itself, providing new benefits for diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome.