Should Sodium-Glucose Linked Transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors be taken before or after meals?

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From the FDA Drug Label

The recommended starting dosage in adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus is 100 mg orally once daily, taken before the first meal of the day to improve glycemic control.

SGLT2 inhibitors, such as canagliflozin, should be taken before the first meal of the day to improve glycemic control 1.

From the Research

Les inhibiteurs SGLT2 peuvent être pris avant ou après les repas, car leur absorption et leur efficacité ne sont pas significativement affectées par la nourriture. Il est généralement recommandé de les prendre le matin avec le premier repas de la journée pour établir une routine cohérente, mais ce n'est pas une exigence stricte. Ces médicaments fonctionnent en bloquant la réabsorption du glucose dans les reins, ce qui entraîne l'excrétion du glucose en excès dans l'urine, indépendamment de la prise alimentaire.

Informations Clés

  • Il est important de maintenir une hydratation adéquate lors de la prise d'inhibiteurs SGLT2 pour compenser la perte de liquide associée à la glycosurie et prévenir la déshydratation 2.
  • Si vous ressentez des effets secondaires comme des infections génitales ou urinaires, consultez votre médecin, mais ne modifiez pas le moment de prise du médicament sans avis médical.
  • Les inhibiteurs SGLT2 ont montré des bénéfices cardiovasculaires et rénaux, en plus de leur effet sur la glycémie, ce qui les rend utiles dans le traitement du diabète de type 2 3, 2.

Considérations Cliniques

  • Les études ont démontré que les inhibiteurs SGLT2 peuvent être utilisés en toute sécurité et avec efficacité chez les patients atteints de diabète de type 2, avec une réduction du risque de complications cardiovasculaires et rénales 3, 2.
  • Il est essentiel de surveiller les patients pour détecter les effets secondaires potentiels, tels que les infections génitales ou urinaires, et de prendre des mesures pour prévenir la déshydratation 4.
  • Les inhibiteurs SGLT2 offrent une nouvelle option de traitement pour les patients atteints de diabète de type 2, en particulier ceux qui ont des facteurs de risque cardiovasculaire ou rénal élevés 5, 6.

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