Active Comparator: L-group
• L-group will be started on liraglutide. Liraglutide will be started and administered for from a minimum of 4 weeks up to 12 weeks prior to CABG with a starting dose of 0.6 mg (after a least one week) and subsequent increments to 1.2 mg (after a least one week) and to 1.8 mg (after at least a week on 1.2 mg). The dose of 1.8 mg daily will be maintained until the end of the 12-week study. Other and current diabetes treatment will be continued
Drug: Liraglutide Pen Injector [Victoza]
Study subjects will be randomized in two groups of 20 patients to receive additional liraglutide, (L-group) or to remain on current treatment or placebo (D-group).
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