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Haddadin R, Aboujamra D, Iraninezhad H. Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitor-Induced Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis in a Type 2 Diabetic Patient. Cureus 2023; 15:e51184. [PMID: 38283482 PMCID: PMC10817760 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
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Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (euDKA) is a life-threatening metabolic complication typically associated with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). However, its occurrence in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains exceptionally rare. We present a case report detailing the unusual manifestation of euDKA in a patient with T2DM following the initiation of treatment with a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor. The patient, a 67-year-old female with a history of T2DM and well-controlled blood glucose levels, was commenced on an SGLT-2 inhibitor as part of her antidiabetic regimen just two weeks prior. Subsequently, the patient developed euDKA despite maintaining near-normal glycemic levels. This paradoxical presentation challenges the conventional understanding of DKA in T2DM and underscores the need for heightened clinical awareness. EuDKA associated with SGLT-2 inhibitors is an infrequently reported phenomenon, further complicating the clinical landscape. This case contributes to the growing evidence suggesting an association between SGLT-2 inhibitors and the development of euDKA in patients with T2DM. The rarity of this occurrence necessitates a thorough exploration of potential risk factors and underlying mechanisms.
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- Internal Medicine, St. George's University School of Medicine, Las Vegas, USA
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Haddadin R, Tonna RF, Iqbal H, Valenta J, Iraninezhad H. A Rare Case of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitor-Induced Acute Pancreatitis. Cureus 2023; 15:e49369. [PMID: 38146577 PMCID: PMC10749287 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023] Open
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Acute pancreatitis is an acute inflammatory process of the pancreas that requires hospital admission and treatment. There are many causes of pancreatitis, the most common being gallstone and alcohol-induced; other reasons include metabolic, infectious, and medication-induced. A new medication that has come to the market is empagliflozin, which is a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor that is common in managing type 2 diabetes mellitus and congestive heart failure. Although generally considered safe and effective, rare adverse effects have been reported. In this case, we present a 67-year-old female patient who presented with severe acute pancreatitis after two weeks of starting empagliflozin to treat her type 2 diabetes. This case report highlights the importance of considering rare adverse events associated with empagliflozin and the need for close monitoring of patients receiving this medication.
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- Internal Medicine, MountainView Hospital, Las Vegas, USA
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- Internal Medicine, University of California San Francisco, Fresno, Fresno, USA
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- Internal Medicine, MountainView Hospital, Las Vegas, USA
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Roy R, Vinjamuri S, Baskara Salian R, Hafeez N, Meenashi Sundaram D, Patel T, Gudi TR, Vasavada AM. Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) Inhibitors in Heart Failure: An Umbrella Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e42113. [PMID: 37602002 PMCID: PMC10436676 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.42113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Heart failure remains a leading cause of hospitalization and death, and presents a significant challenge for healthcare providers despite the advancements in its management. This umbrella review aimed to pool the results of meta-analyses on the use of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors in the treatment of heart failure patients. A literature search was done on five databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Global Index Medicus, and Science Direct for articles with full texts available online. Meta-analyses of five or more randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included; the assessment of multiple systematic reviews (AMSTAR) was used to assess the quality of included studies. A systematic search identified 10 relevant meta-analyses of RCTs, with primary analyses including outcome data from 171,556 heart failure patients. A pooled review showed that SGLT-2 inhibitors significantly reduced the risk of heart failure hospitalization, cardiovascular death, mortality, serious adverse events, and improved quality of life. SGLT-2 inhibitors are likely safe and effective in managing patients with heart failure especially considering the acute outcomes.
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- Raj Roy
- Internal Medicine, Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Secunderabad, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Secunderabad, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College and Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (PGIMSR), Chennai, IND
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- Surgery, American University of Antigua, St. John, ATG
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Ravendran K, Madouros N, Yoztyurk E, Wilson A, Jeejo MJ, Camelio ME, Sinha A, George A, Rai M, Malik HK. The Use of Empagliflozin Post Myocardial Infarction. Cureus 2023; 15:e40602. [PMID: 37469808 PMCID: PMC10353858 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.40602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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Empagliflozin is a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor that is mainly used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The study's objective was to assess empagliflozin's effects and impacts on post-myocardial patients to highlight its worth in comparison to alternative therapies. Only studies evaluating the effects of empagliflozin on individuals who have undergone a myocardial infarction (MI) are included in this review of the literature, which employed PubMed, Google Scholar, and Embase. To compare the advantages of empagliflozin for individuals who have recently experienced a myocardial infarction, abstracts from pertinent articles were retrieved, and complete publications were reviewed. A total of four articles were reviewed, which showed that in patients who suffered from a recent MI, empagliflozin caused a significant decrease in N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP). Additionally, it was shown that these individuals had better echocardiographic results for both structural and functional metrics. With studies showing a significantly larger median NT-proBNP decrease with empagliflozin compared to placebo among patients hospitalised with an acute big MI when empagliflozin was started early and administered in addition to the post-MI care suggested by guidelines, it is safe to say that the benefits outweigh the risks. There are currently larger double-blind trials in progress to prove the hypothesis of the benefits of empagliflozin for post-MI patients.
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- Kapilraj Ravendran
- General Surgery, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Brighton and Hove, GBR
- Medicine, Gradscape, London, GBR
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- Internal Medicine, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, BGR
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- Medicine, MGM (Mahatma Gandhi Mission) Medical College, Mumbai, IND
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- Gastroenterology, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, GBR
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- Internal Medicine, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, BGR
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Batarseh E, Alazrai L. The Roles of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists and Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) Inhibitors in Decreasing the Occurrence of Adverse Cardiorenal Events in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes. Cureus 2023; 15:e33484. [PMID: 36751181 PMCID: PMC9901266 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.33484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by increased serum glucose due to errors in insulin production or response. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus has continued to rise globally over the years, with roughly 7079 persons per 100,000 expected to be impacted by 2030. A vast number of patients with diabetes mellitus experience unfavorable side effects such as weight gain, hypoglycemia, and hepatorenal toxicity from the several diabetic medications available. These adverse effects may result in life-threatening consequences with a high likelihood of occurrence; therefore, ongoing efforts continue to develop medications with improved tolerability and better glycemic control. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) and sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT-2i) are examples of new innovative targeted therapies to manage diabetes mellitus and potentially improve cardiorenal conditions. This review article details the specific mechanisms of action, potential side effects, and cardiorenal benefits of GLP-1RA and SGLT-2i therapies to fully understand their roles in combating type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D).
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Fadiran O, Nwabuo C. The Evolution of Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter-2 Inhibitors in Heart Failure. Cureus 2021; 13:e19379. [PMID: 34925982 PMCID: PMC8654149 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.19379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have evolved over the years, based on data from several randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trials. Formerly used primarily for blood sugar control in patients with diabetes, they are now used to decrease the risk of hospitalization for heart failure (HF), or of death from cardiovascular (CV) causes, in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). They have also been shown to slow the progression of renal disease and prevent death related to renal causes in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). They are currently being studied to decrease the risk of HF hospitalization in patients with preserved ejection fraction subtype and have shown positive results. The transition of SGLT2 from a medication used in diabetes to an established HF medication was a result of the hypothesis generated from the analysis of earlier trials in diabetic patients and further testing of this hypothesis in an HF population. By way of this review, we aim to highlight the rationale for the paradigm shift of SGLT2 inhibitors from their use in diabetic patients to their use in all patients with HF, regardless of the presence of diabetes. To support our recommendation, we'll present detailed results of several major clinical trials and a meta-analysis study that led to this discovery, along with clinical indication for the same.
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- Olusayo Fadiran
- Internal Medicine, Howard University Hospital, Washington, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, USA
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Hussain M, Elahi A, Iqbal J, Bilal Ghafoor M, Rehman H, Akhtar S. Comparison of Efficacy and Safety Profile of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors as Add-On Therapy in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes. Cureus 2021; 13:e14268. [PMID: 33954073 PMCID: PMC8090899 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.14268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that is escalating at an alarming rate worldwide. Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors are recent oral antihyperglycemic drugs (OADs) with a unique mechanism of action. Objectives This study aimed compared the efficacy and safety profiles of two SGLT-2 inhibitors, empagliflozin and dapagliflozin, in patients with type 2 diabetes as add-on therapy to traditional first-line OADs. Methods We conducted a randomized controlled trial comparing empagliflozin and dapagliflozin in patients with type 2 diabetes. Patients were included in the study if they had type 2 diabetes with inadequate glycemic control, defined as glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) of 7.5% to 11.0%, treated with conventional first-line OADs. Study participants were randomly assigned into two groups. Group A patients received oral empagliflozin, 10 to 25 mg, and Group B patients received oral dapagliflozin, 5 to 10 mg, for 12 weeks. The primary endpoint was the efficacy profile for each SGLT-2 agent in terms of body weight changes, body mass index (BMI), fasting blood glucose (FBG), and HbA1c. The secondary endpoint was to determine the safety and tolerability profiles of each SGLT-2 agent. Results After 12 weeks of treatment, the mean body weight was reduced significantly in both groups from baseline (empagliflozin: -3.2 kg ± 5.5 kg, p = 0.003; dapagliflozin -2.1 kg ± 4.6 kg, p = 0.008). However, the mean body weight reduction between groups was not statistically significant (p = 0.078). BMI was significantly reduced in both groups (empagliflozin from 28.5 ± 4.9 kg/m2 to 25.8 ± 5.2 kg/m2, p = 0.002; dapagliflozin from 29 ± 5.2 kg/m2 to 27.7 ± 4.8 kg/m2, p = 0.003). However, the patients who received empagliflozin experienced a significantly greater reduction in BMI than patients who received dapagliflozin (p = 0.007). The mean FBG was also reduced in both study groups (empagliflozin: -88.5 mg/dL ± 39.7 mg/dl, p = 0.003; dapagliflozin: -59.8 mg/dL ± 48.5 mg/dL; p = 0.007). However, the patients who received empagliflozin experienced a significantly greater reduction in mean FBG than patients who received dapagliflozin (p = 0.001). HbA1c was also significantly reduced in both groups (empagliflozin: -2.1% ± 1.1%, p = 0.002; dapagliflozin: -1.4% ± 0.9%; p = 0.004). However, patients who received empagliflozin experienced a significantly greater reduction in HbA1c than patients who received dapagliflozin (p = 0.001). The tolerability profiles of both SGLT-2 agents were quite good, and no major adverse effects were reported in the study groups. Urinary infection occurred more often in patients who received dapagliflozin (9.3%) than in patients who received empagliflozin (4.5%; p = 0.002). Patients in the dapagliflozin group also had a higher incidence of genital infections (7.3%) than those in the empagliflozin group (3.8%; p = 0.001). Conclusion Both empagliflozin and dapagliflozin demonstrated excellent efficacy and safety profiles in our study. These agents should be considered as add-on therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes taking conventional first-line OADs.
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- Mazhar Hussain
- Pharmacology, Sheikh Zayed Medical College and Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, USA
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- Medicine, Sheikh Zayed Medical College and Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan, PAK
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- Medicine, Sheikh Zayed Medical College and Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan, PAK
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- Medicine, Sheikh Zayed Medical College and Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan, PAK
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