Research Article

Use of Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitor (SGLT2i) in Geriatric Population

Volume: 5 Number: 2 August 29, 2021
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Use of Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitor (SGLT2i) in Geriatric Population

Abstract

Aim: Diabetes treatment and follow-up is more difficult and sensitive in the elderly. Sodium glucose co-transporter type 2 (SGLT2)
inhibitors are newly developed antidiabetic agents. In the geriatric age group, the use of SGLT2 inhibitors may be riskier in terms of side
effects. We planned to evaluate the effect and tolerability of using SGLT2 inhibitors in geriatric patients.
Material and Methods: Patients over 65 years of age with a diagnosis of type 2 DM who were started on empagliflozin or dapagliflozin
in our center were included in the study. A total of 52 patients were included in the study. The study was designed as a retrospective file
scan. Before and after SGLT2 inhibitor treatment, biochemical data, drug-related side effects and drug withdrawal information were
recorded.
Results: A statistically significant decrease was observed in the fasting blood glucose (FBG), postprandial blood glucose (PPBG), and
HbA1c values of the patients after the SGLT2 inhibitor was started. While the urea and creatinine values of the patients increased after
the treatment, a decrease was observed in the eGFR value. After treatment, a decrease in albumin/creatinine ratio in spot urine and an
increase in hemoglobin and hematocrit values were observed. No complaints were reported in 31 patients (59.6%) and no side effects
were detected. Side effects associated with SGLT2 inhibitor were observed in 21 patients (40.3%). In total, treatment was continued in 41
patients (78.8%) out of 52 patients, while treatment was discontinued in 11 patients (21.2%).
Conclusion: In type 2 DM population over 65 years of age, glycemic control with SGLT 2 inhibitor treatment is successful, side effects
and drug withdrawal rates are within acceptable limits.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 29, 2021

Submission Date

April 5, 2021

Acceptance Date

July 27, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 5 Number: 2

APA
Taşkaldıran, I., Kuşkonmaz, Ş., & Çulha, C. (2021). Use of Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitor (SGLT2i) in Geriatric Population. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity, 5(2), 158-164. https://doi.org/10.25048/tudod.910260
AMA
1.Taşkaldıran I, Kuşkonmaz Ş, Çulha C. Use of Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitor (SGLT2i) in Geriatric Population. Turk J Diab Obes. 2021;5(2):158-164. doi:10.25048/tudod.910260
Chicago
Taşkaldıran, Işılay, Şerife Kuşkonmaz, and Cavit Çulha. 2021. “Use of Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitor (SGLT2i) in Geriatric Population”. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity 5 (2): 158-64. https://doi.org/10.25048/tudod.910260.
EndNote
Taşkaldıran I, Kuşkonmaz Ş, Çulha C (August 1, 2021) Use of Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitor (SGLT2i) in Geriatric Population. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity 5 2 158–164.
IEEE
[1]I. Taşkaldıran, Ş. Kuşkonmaz, and C. Çulha, “Use of Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitor (SGLT2i) in Geriatric Population”, Turk J Diab Obes, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 158–164, Aug. 2021, doi: 10.25048/tudod.910260.
ISNAD
Taşkaldıran, Işılay - Kuşkonmaz, Şerife - Çulha, Cavit. “Use of Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitor (SGLT2i) in Geriatric Population”. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity 5/2 (August 1, 2021): 158-164. https://doi.org/10.25048/tudod.910260.
JAMA
1.Taşkaldıran I, Kuşkonmaz Ş, Çulha C. Use of Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitor (SGLT2i) in Geriatric Population. Turk J Diab Obes. 2021;5:158–164.
MLA
Taşkaldıran, Işılay, et al. “Use of Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitor (SGLT2i) in Geriatric Population”. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity, vol. 5, no. 2, Aug. 2021, pp. 158-64, doi:10.25048/tudod.910260.
Vancouver
1.Işılay Taşkaldıran, Şerife Kuşkonmaz, Cavit Çulha. Use of Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitor (SGLT2i) in Geriatric Population. Turk J Diab Obes. 2021 Aug. 1;5(2):158-64. doi:10.25048/tudod.910260

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