摘要
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors(SGLT2i)are novel oral hypoglycemic agents garnering much attention for their substantial benefits.These recent data have positioned SGLT2i at the forefront of diabetic chronic kidney disease(CKD)and heart failure management.SGLT2i use post-kidney transplant is an emerging area of research.Highlights from this mini review include the following:Empagliflozin is the most prescribed SGLT2i in kidney transplant recipients(KTRs),median time from transplant to initiation was 3 years(range:0.88-9.6 years).Median baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR)was 66.7 mL/min/1.73 m2(range:50.4-75.8).Median glycohemoglobin(HgbA1c)at initiation was 7.7%(range:6.9-9.3).SGLT2i were demonstrated to be effective short-term impacting HgbA1c,eGFR,hemoglobin/hematocrit,serum uric acid,and serum magnesium levels.They are shown to be safe in KTRs with low rates of infections,hypoglycemia,euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis,and stable tacrolimus levels.More data is needed to demonstrate long-term outcomes.SGLT2i appear to be safe,effective medications for select KTRs.Our present literature,though limited,is founded on precedent robust research in CKD patients with diabetes.Concurrent research/utilization of SGLT2i is vital to not only identify long-term patient,graft and cardiovascular outcomes of these agents,but also to augment management in KTRs.
