Abstract
The sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT-2i)-class is efficacious as monotherapy and as add-on therapy with an expected lowering of the glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) concentration of approximately 7 mmol/mol. Side effects relate to the mode of action, genital infections are the main problem. Extremely rare cases of ketoacidosis are reported, mostly in patients with Type 1 diabetes. One SGLT-2i, empagliflozin, has been shown to reduce cardiovascular mortality and progression of kidney disease in patients with Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Outcome trials for other SGLT-2i are pending. SGLT-2i are now in guidelines as a possible second-line therapy or in case of metformin intolerance.
Translated title of the contribution | Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors for patients with Type 2 diabetes |
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Original language | Danish |
Article number | V05160310 |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 178 |
Issue number | 26 |
Pages (from-to) | 2461-64 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 26 Dec 2016 |
Keywords
- English Abstract
- Journal Article