Effect of Dapagliflozin on Inflammation and Endothelial Function

Summary

Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors reduce hyperglycemia and improve peripheral insulin sensitivity by ameliorating glucotoxicity. Insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is associated with endothelial dysfunction and vascular inflammation. Thus strategies to improve insulin sensitivity and lower glucotoxicity may improve endothelial inflammation and vascular inflammation. However, the effects of these agents on vascular inflammation and endothelial function is not known in patients with type 2 diabetes although anti-inflammatory properties have been demonstrated in various animal models. In the present study the investigators will assess if dapagliflozin treatment for 12 weeks decreases monocyte inflammation and improves endothelial function in patients with type 2 diabetes on metformin monotherapy.

Timeline

Start

2015-11

Primary completion

2019-03

Completion

2019-03

Outcome

Outcome not reported

Stopped (Enrollment): “Due to difficulty with enrollment of subjects”

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