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Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitor use and risk of lower-extremity amputation: Evolving questions, evolving answers.

Jeff Yufeng YangTiansheng WangVirginia PateEmily W GowerMatthew J CrowleyJohn B BuseTil Stürmer
Published in: Diabetes, obesity & metabolism (2019)
Among commercially insured patients in the United States, our results suggest that initiation of SGLT2 inhibitors may increase the risk of LEA compared to initiation of DPP-4 inhibitors. Contrasting results when comparing SGLT2 inhibitor initiators to DPP-4 inhibitor and SU initiators highlight the importance of choosing appropriate comparator drugs when addressing comparative effectiveness and safety questions that can inform clinical decision-making.
Keyphrases
  • end stage renal disease
  • decision making
  • ejection fraction
  • newly diagnosed
  • chronic kidney disease
  • prognostic factors
  • lower limb
  • patient reported