The present invention relates to quinoxalinone derivatives of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined in claim 1, as insulin secretion stimulators. The invention also relates to the preparation and use of these quinoxalinone derivatives for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of diabetes and pathologies associated. Other preferred compounds are compounds of general formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 can be optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from Z.