Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor (SGLT2i) Associated Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Oncology Patients: A Case Series and Literature Review
Fatima AlKindi,
Yousef Boobes,
Fatima Shalwani
et al.
Abstract:Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) use is associated with an increased risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The clinical data regarding the use of SGLT2i and its potential side effects in oncology patients is limited. We are retrospectively reporting four oncology patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus using SGLT2i who were admitted with DKA. The mean age of the patients was 61.25 years, and male to female ratio was 1:1. The duration of type 2 diabetes ranged from 10 to 20 years (mean 15.75 yea… Show more
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