Sodium-glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors in Kidney Transplant Recipients – A Retrospective Single Center Study
Joana Freitas,
José Teixera Francisco,
Miguel Trigo
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Considering the rising occurrence of posttranplant diabetes and the elevated cardiovascular burden among transplant recipients, the utilization of SGLT2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) in this group is appealing because of their cardiovascular and renoprotective benefits. Nevertheless, there is a scarcity of evidence for diabetic kidney transplant recipients (DKTRs) owing to concerns about potential renal graft damage and adverse effects. Methods: This retrospective study was devised to assess … Show more
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