Complex actions of sodium glucose transporter-2 inhibitors on lipids, calcific atherosclerosis, and bone density
Stuti Pradhan,
Sophia Kalanski,
Yin Tintut
et al.
Abstract:Purpose of review
Inhibitors of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) lower renal glucose reabsorption and, thus, are used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Clinical trials coincidentally showed that SGLT2 inhibitors also benefitted patients with heart failure. This review explores the impact of SGLT2 inhibitors on other aspects of cardiovascular disease and skeletal health.
Recent Findings
In some, but not all, clinical and preclinical … Show more
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