OBJECTIVE
To evaluate real-world efficacy and safety of sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) use in combination with insulin in people with type 1 diabetes.
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
We conducted a retrospective cohort European two-center study. Data on demographics, HbA1c, weight, insulin use, renal function, and adverse events were collected for 199 adults with type 1 diabetes who initiated a SGLT2i adjunct to insulin. Subgroup analyses were performed to identify who benefited most and who was more at risk for adverse events.
RESULTS
Overall, significant reductions in mean HbA1c (−0.5%), weight (−2.9 kg), and daily insulin (−8.5%) were achieved after 12 months. The greatest reduction in HbA1c was obtained in individuals with baseline HbA1c >8% (−0.7% [64 mmol/mol]). The most weight loss was observed in subjects with BMI >27 kg/m2 (−3.5 kg). Individuals with baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <90 mL/min/1.73 m2 showed an increase in eGFR (4.5 mL/min/1.73 m2), whereas those with urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) >15 mg/g showed a decrease in UACR (−16.6 mg/g). Fifty-seven individuals (28.6%) reported adverse events: 45 with genital infections (22.6%), 5 ketosis episodes (2.5%), and 7 diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) (3.5%). No severe hypoglycemia events were reported.
CONCLUSIONS
Our real-world data on SGLT2i showed promising results in reductions in HbA1c, weight, and insulin requirements in type 1 diabetes. Benefits were more pronounced in individuals with higher baseline HbA1c and BMI. DKA remained a major concern, despite educational measures. Further real-life evidence is still required for evaluation of SGLT2i longer-term effects and their impact on reno-cardiovascular outcomes.
<b>Objective:</b> To evaluate real-world
efficacy and safety of SGLT2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) use in combination with insulin
in people with type 1 diabetes.
<p><b>Research
design and methods:</b> We conducted a retrospective cohort European
two-center study. Data on demographics, HbA1c, weight, insulin use, renal
function, and adverse events were collected from 199 adults with type 1
diabetes who initiated a SGLT2i adjunct to insulin. Subgroup analyses were
performed to identify who benefited most and who was more at risk for adverse
events.</p>
<p><b>Results:</b> Overall, significant reductions in HbA1c (-0.5%), weight (-2.9 kg), and
mean daily insulin (-8.5%) were achieved after 12 months. The highest reduction
in HbA1c was obtained in individuals with baseline HbA1c >8% (-0.7%)
[64mmol/mol]. The largest weight loss was observed in subjects with BMI >27
kg/m<sup>2 </sup>(-3.5 kg). Individuals with baseline
eGFR <90 showed an increase in eGFR (4.5 ml/min/1.73m<sup>2</sup>), whereas
those with UACR >15 mg/g showed a decrease in UACR (-16.6 mg/g). Fifty-seven
individuals (28.6%) reported adverse events: 45 genital infections (22.6%), 5
ketosis episodes (2.5%), and 7 cases of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) (3.5%). No
severe hypoglycemia events were reported.</p>
<p><b>Conclusions:
</b>Our real-world data on SGLT2i showed promising results in reductions in
HbA1c, weight, and insulin requirements in type 1 diabetes. Benefits were more
pronounced in individuals with higher baseline HbA1c and BMI. DKA remained a
major concern, despite educational measures. Further real-life evidence is still
required to evaluate SGLT2i longer-term effects and their impact on
reno-cardiovascular outcomes.</p>
<b>Objective:</b> To evaluate real-world
efficacy and safety of SGLT2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) use in combination with insulin
in people with type 1 diabetes.
<p><b>Research
design and methods:</b> We conducted a retrospective cohort European
two-center study. Data on demographics, HbA1c, weight, insulin use, renal
function, and adverse events were collected from 199 adults with type 1
diabetes who initiated a SGLT2i adjunct to insulin. Subgroup analyses were
performed to identify who benefited most and who was more at risk for adverse
events.</p>
<p><b>Results:</b> Overall, significant reductions in HbA1c (-0.5%), weight (-2.9 kg), and
mean daily insulin (-8.5%) were achieved after 12 months. The highest reduction
in HbA1c was obtained in individuals with baseline HbA1c >8% (-0.7%)
[64mmol/mol]. The largest weight loss was observed in subjects with BMI >27
kg/m<sup>2 </sup>(-3.5 kg). Individuals with baseline
eGFR <90 showed an increase in eGFR (4.5 ml/min/1.73m<sup>2</sup>), whereas
those with UACR >15 mg/g showed a decrease in UACR (-16.6 mg/g). Fifty-seven
individuals (28.6%) reported adverse events: 45 genital infections (22.6%), 5
ketosis episodes (2.5%), and 7 cases of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) (3.5%). No
severe hypoglycemia events were reported.</p>
<p><b>Conclusions:
</b>Our real-world data on SGLT2i showed promising results in reductions in
HbA1c, weight, and insulin requirements in type 1 diabetes. Benefits were more
pronounced in individuals with higher baseline HbA1c and BMI. DKA remained a
major concern, despite educational measures. Further real-life evidence is still
required to evaluate SGLT2i longer-term effects and their impact on
reno-cardiovascular outcomes.</p>
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