2021
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.16868
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Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) Inhibitors: Delving Into the Potential Benefits of Cardiorenal Protection Beyond the Treatment of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality and a significant risk factor for the early onset of chronic kidney disease and heart disease. Hyperglycemia and insulin resistance are key factors that play a role in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes. Renal glucose reabsorption is a critical component of glycemic regulation. Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, commonly known as gliflozins, lower blood sugar levels by inhibiting glucose absorption in the proximal tubule of the ki… Show more

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“…Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors upgrade glycemic regulation by promoting the elimination of glucose via the kidneys [ 96 ]. Glucosuria is caused by the inhibition of the SGLT2 cotransporter.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors upgrade glycemic regulation by promoting the elimination of glucose via the kidneys [ 96 ]. Glucosuria is caused by the inhibition of the SGLT2 cotransporter.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, SGLT-2i act as a blocker for sodium-hydrogen exchanger in the heart, increasing mitochondrial calcium and decreasing cytoplasmic sodium and calcium levels. In this way, the antioxidant capacity of the mitochondria is improved, and patients will be at a reduced risk of developing cardiac fibrosis and systolic dysfunction [ 33 ].…”
Section: Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…SGLT-2 inhibitors prevent both renal damage and the onset of chronic kidney disease in addition to their glucose-lowering Figure 3. Potential mechanisms of SGLT2 inhibitors-induced renoprotection [29].…”
Section: Role Of Sglt-2i In Diabetic Nephropathymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Multiple mechanisms that contribute to nephroprotective effects of SGLT2-Is in T2D patients may not only include glucose lowering-dependent but also glucose loweringindependent mechanisms (figure 3). These include: (1) Restoration of the tubule-glomerular feedback by increasing sodium delivery at macula densa, leading to afferent arteriolar constriction and reduced glomerular hyperfiltration, (2) Decreased activation of the intra-renal RAAS, which also contributes to reducing glomerular hyperfiltration, (3) Increased production of ketone bodies, which serves as an alternate fuel for adenosine triphosphate production in mitochondria, which helps in attenuating inflammation and (4) Protection against hypoxia, oxidative stress, and fibrosis 28,29 .…”
Section: Role Of Sglt-2i In Diabetic Nephropathymentioning
confidence: 99%