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World J Diabetes. Dec 15, 2018; 9(12): 230-238
Published online Dec 15, 2018. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v9.i12.230
Table 4 Effects of sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inihibitors on cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with type 2 diabetes
Ref.Study designSubjectsSGLT2 inhibitors doseResults
Núñez et al[45], 2017Before-after study19 patients with type 2 diabetes and heart failureEmpagliflozin, 10 mg/dVO2peak↑, ventilatory efficiency during exercise↑, 6-minute walking distance↑, ↓antigen carbohydrate 125
Age (median): 72 yr
Sex: 14 men and 5 women
BMI: 30.6 ± 5.5 kg/m2
HbA1c: No description
Carbone et al[46], 2018Before-after study15 patients with type 2 diabetes and heart failureEmpagliflozin, 10 mg/dVO2peak↑ in patients using loop diuretics
Age (median): 60 yrVO2peak↓ in patients without loop diuretics
Sex: 7 men and 8 women
BMI (median): 34 kg/m2
HbA1c (median): 7.8%