articleNew England Journal of MedicineApr 14, 2019BRONZE OA

Canagliflozin and Renal Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes and Nephropathy

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Abstract

Background

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is the leading cause of kidney failure worldwide, but few effective long-term treatments are available. In cardiovascular trials of inhibitors of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2), exploratory results have suggested that such drugs may improve renal outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Methods

), a doubling of the serum creatinine level, or death from renal or cardiovascular causes. Prespecified secondary outcomes were tested hierarchically.

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Keywords
  • Canagliflozin
  • Medicine
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Diabetic nephropathy
  • Nephropathy
  • Dapagliflozin
  • Internal medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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