Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors: Harms or Unexpected Benefits?

Medicina (Kaunas). 2023 Apr 10;59(4):742. doi: 10.3390/medicina59040742.

Abstract

There is a need for innovative pharmaceutical intervention in light of the increasing prevalence of metabolic disease and cardiovascular disease. The kidneys' sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2) receptors are targeted to reduce glucose reabsorption by SGLT2. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) benefit the most from reduced blood glucose levels, although this is just one of the numerous physiological consequences. To establish existing understanding and possible advantages and risks for SGLT2 inhibitors in clinical practice, this article will explore the influence of SGLT2 inhibitors on six major organ systems. In addition, this literature review will discuss the benefits and potential drawbacks of SGLT2 inhibitors on various organ systems and their potential application in therapeutic settings.

Keywords: SGLT2 inhibitors; cardiovascular effects; heart failure; type 2 diabetes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2*
  • Glucose
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / adverse effects
  • Sodium
  • Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 / metabolism
  • Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 / therapeutic use
  • Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitors* / adverse effects

Substances

  • Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitors
  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2
  • Glucose
  • Sodium

Grants and funding

This research received no external funding.