The present invention relates to compounds of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, characterized in that at least one of Rs,R9, Rio, R11 is -OR for use in the treatment or prevention, suppression or amelioration of a disease mediated by the ROR gamma receptor in a subject in need thereof, in particular diabetes and diabetes-related disorders, specifically type II diabetes, methods of their production, their use as a dietary supplement or functional food, as well as methods of treatment or prevention of such diseases.
