Placebo tablets to be taken with water at the same time every morning in a fasting state

Number of participants from time of randomization to time to occurrence of EAC confirmed CV death during in-trial period were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Number of participants from randomization to first occurrence of EAC confirmed major adverse limb events (MALE), a composite endpoint consisting of: acute limb ischemia hospitalisation/chronic limb ischemia hospitalisation combined data during in-trial period were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

The number of participants from randomisation to first occurrence of an expanded MACE composite endpoint consisting of: CV death/non-fatal myocardial infarction/ non-fatal stroke/coronary revascularisation/unstable angina pectoris requiring hospitalisation combined data during in-trial period were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

The number of participants from randomisation to first occurrence of EAC confirmed composite endpoint consisting of : all-cause death/ non-fatal MI/ non-fatal stroke combined data during in-trial period were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Number of participants from randomisation to first occurrence of EAC confirmed composite heart failure endpoint consisting of: CV death/heart failure requiring hospitalisation/urgent heart failure visit combined data during in-trial period were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death

The number of participants from randomization to first occurrence of CKD endpoint:renal death;onset of persistent≥50% reduction in eGFR (CKD-EPI);onset of persistent eGFR(CKD-EPI)<15 mL/min/1.73 m^2;initiation of chronic renal replacement therapy combined data during in-trial period were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

The number of participants from randomisation to time to occurrence of EAC confirmed all-cause death during in-trial period were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

The number of participants from randomisation to first occurrence of EAC confirmed non-fatal MI during in-trial period were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

The number of participants from randomisation to first occurrence of EAC confirmed non-fatal stroke during in-trial period were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

The number of participants from randomisation to first occurrence of EAC confirmed heart failure requiring hospitalisation or urgent heart failure visit during in-trial period were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

The number of participants from randomisation to first occurrence of coronary revascularisation during in-trial period were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

The number of participants from randomisation to first occurrence of EAC confirmed unstable angina requiring hospitalisation during in-trial period were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

The number of participants from randomisation to time to occurrence of EAC confirmed renal death during in-trial period were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

The number of participants from randomisation to first occurrence of onset of persistent 50% or more reduction in eGFR during in-trial period were observed. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

The number of participants from randomisation to first occurrence of onset of persistent eGFR (CKD-EPI) below 15 mL/min/1.73 m^2 during in-trial period were observed. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

The number of participants from randomisation to first occurrence of EAC confirmed initiation of chronic renal replacement therapy (dialysis or kidney transplantation) during in-trial period were presented. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

The number of participants from randomisation to first occurrence of EAC confirmed acute limb ischaemia hospitalization during in-trial period were presented. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

The number of participants from randomisation to first occurrence of EAC confirmed chronic limb ischaemia hospitalization during in-trial period were presented. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Annual rate of change in eGFR in terms of chronic kidney disease CKD-EPI were reported during in trial period. eGFR was calculated using the CKD-EPI formula. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Change in HbA1c from baseline (Week 0) up to Week 104 during in-trial period were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Change in body weight from baseline (Week 0) up to Week 104 during in-trial period were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

The number of severe hypoglycaemic episodes (such as the seriousness of hypoglycaemia, contributing factors, seizures, and unconsciousness; classified by American Diabetes Association) observed during the in-trial period were reported in this endpoint. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

The number of participants from randomisation to first occurrence of severe hypoglycaemic episodes (such as the seriousness of hypoglycaemia, contributing factors, seizures, and unconsciousness; classified by American Diabetes Association) during in-trial period were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.