SGLT2 inhibitors and kidney outcomes by glomerular filtration rate and albuminuria

JAMA

2025-11-08

(Press-News.org) About The Study: The findings of this study support the routine use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors to improve kidney outcomes across the full spectrum of kidney function and albuminuria among patients with type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or heart failure.

Corresponding Authors: To contact the corresponding authors, email Brendon L. Neuen, PhD (bneuen@georgeinstitute.org.au) and Hiddo J. L. Heerspink, PhD (h.j.lambers.heerspink@umcg.nl).

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(doi:10.1001/jama.2025.20834)

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Media advisory: This study is being presented at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2025 meeting.

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