scholarly journals Initial dip predicts renal protective effects after the administration of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease with normoalbuminuria

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 100244
Author(s):  
Kiyohiko Takahashi ◽  
Akinobu Nakamura ◽  
Sho Furusawa ◽  
Kei Yokozeki ◽  
Hajime Sugawara ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiyohiko Takahashi ◽  
Akinobu Nakamura ◽  
Sho Furusawa ◽  
Kei Yokozeki ◽  
Hajime Sugawara ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: We investigated the renoprotective effects of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) on renal function in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) with normoalbuminuria. Methods: A retrospective review of clinical records of Japanese participants with type 2 diabetes and CKD (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] < 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ) with normoalbuminuria (urine albumin to creatinine ratio < 30 mg/g Cr and/or urinary protein to creatinine ratio < 150 mg/g Cr) was conducted. Participants were categorized into two groups depending on whether they had started using SGLT2is. The main study outcome was a comparison of the change in renal function evaluated by eGFR after 1 year (ΔeGFR + 1 y) between the two groups. Then, we identified predictors that were associated with the outcome. Results: Among the 48 participants, 21 were treated with SGLT2is (SGLT2 group) and 25 were treated with other antidiabetic medications (control group). Although eGFR was significantly decreased at 1 year in the control group, the decline in eGFR was not observed in the SGLT2 group. The change in eGFR was significantly greater in the SGLT2 group than in the control group (ΔeGFR + 1 year, -4.0 [-7.7 to -0.3] mL/min/1.73 m 2 in the control group, 0.9 [-3.9 to 5.7] mL/min/1.73 m 2 in the SGLT2 group; P = 0.0231). Additionally, multiple linear regression analysis showed that an initial dip was an independent factor associated with the worsening of renal function in the SGLT2 group. Conclusions: Although more favorable effects of SGLT2is on renal function were observed in patients with type 2 diabetes and CKD with normoalbuminuria, the higher initial dip was a possible marker of worsening renal function after the initiation of SGLT2is.


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Akinobu Nakamura ◽  
Hideaki Miyoshi ◽  
Hiraku Kameda ◽  
Kumiko Yamashita ◽  
Yoshio Kurihara

Abstract Background We compared the effects of sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors on renal function in participants with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) classified by degree of albuminuria. Methods A retrospective review of the clinical records of Japanese participants with type 2 diabetes (age > 20 years; SGLT2 inhibitor treatment > 2 years; estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2) was conducted. Based on the urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) or urinary protein-to-creatinine ratio (UPCR) at the start of SGLT2 inhibitor administration, participants were categorized into three groups: normoalbuminuria (A1; UACR < 30 mg/g Cr or UPCR < 0.15 g/g Cr), microalbuminuria (A2; UACR 30 to < 300 mg/g Cr or UPCR 0.15 to < 0.50 g/g Cr), and macroalbuminuria (A3; UACR ≥ 300 mg/g Cr or UPCR ≥ 0.50 g/g Cr). The study outcome was a comparison of the rates of change in renal function evaluated by eGFR at 2 years after starting SGLT2 inhibitor among the three groups. Results A total of 87 participants (40 females, 47 males) were categorized into three groups: A1 (n = 46), A2 (n = 25), and A3 (n = 16). eGFR was similarly decreased at 2 years before starting SGLT2 inhibitor in all three groups. However, the decline in eGFR was ameliorated at 2 years after starting SGLT2 inhibitor, and eGFR was rather increased in the A1 and A2 groups. Interestingly, the rate of change in eGFR at 2 years after starting SGLT2 inhibitor in the A1 group was significantly higher than that in the A3 group. Conclusions These results demonstrate that more favorable effects of SGLT2 inhibitors on renal function were observed in participants with type 2 diabetes and CKD with normoalbuminuria compared with those with macroalbuminuria. Trial registration UMIN-CTR: UMIN000035263. Registered 15 December 2018


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 205435812093570
Author(s):  
Lisa Dubrofsky ◽  
Anand Srivastava ◽  
David Z. Cherney

Purpose of the review: Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) are recommended for eligible patients with type 2 diabetes for the secondary prevention of adverse cardiovascular and kidney disease outcomes. Patients with type 2 diabetes and albuminuric chronic kidney disease, a history of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and/or heart failure with reduced ejection fraction should be assessed for the use of these therapies. Sources of information: The sources include published clinical trials with SGLT2is, with a focus on cardiovascular safety studies and kidney protection trials. Methods: Information was gathered via a review of relevant literature and clinical practice guidelines, incorporated with real-life clinical experience. Key findings: Clinicians prescribing these agents must be familiar with the benefits of SGLT2is on cardiovascular and renal endpoints, and with adverse effects of SGLT2is, including mycotic genital infections and diabetic ketoacidosis. Primary care physicians and specialists should know how to adjust antihypertensive, antiglycemic, and diuretic agents. With the results of completed cardiovascular outcome trials and the Canagliflozin and Renal Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes and Nephropathy trial, nephrologists specifically have a unique opportunity to impact the safe, effective, and equitable implementation of SGLT2is into clinical practice. Limitations: Further work is needed in specific patient subgroups, including patients with chronic kidney disease stages IV and V, patients with kidney disease but lower levels of albuminuria, and in patients without diabetes.


2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 116-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaqib H. Malik ◽  
Srikanth Yandrapalli ◽  
Michael Goldberg ◽  
Diwakar Jain ◽  
William H. Frishman ◽  
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2022 ◽  
pp. 106002802110595
Author(s):  
Allissa Long ◽  
Marissa Salvo

Objective: To describe the pharmacology, clinical and safety evidence, and relevance to clinical practice of finerenone. Data Sources: A literature search was conducted utilizing PubMed, MEDLINE, and clinicaltrials.gov with search terms of “finerenone” and “BAY94-8862.” Study Selection and Data Extraction All available studies with human participants in English were considered. Studies were included if they investigated drug pharmacology, efficacy, and safety information. Data Synthesis In addition to standard of care with a renin-angiotensin system inhibitor (RASi), finerenone lowered the risk of kidney disease progression (17.8% vs 21.1%) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease compared to placebo. Similarly, finerenone reduced cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease compared to placebo (12.4% vs 14.2%). Relevance to Patient Care and Clinical Practice It is anticipated that finerenone will be added to therapy after a RASi and a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor, as tolerated, based on adverse events and potassium levels. Conclusions Finerenone offers a unique approach to further delay the progression of chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It also provides another option for patients who cannot tolerate RASi or sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors.


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