Relationship between SGLT2 inhibitor use and specific cancer types: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Aim: The study aimed to explore the incidence of cancer as an adverse event to SGLT2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) use in Type 2 diabetes.Materials & methods: The study followed PRISMA guidelines to pool RCTs conforming the inclusion criteria. Random effects model was used to pool risk ratios.Results &...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Ishtiaq Obaid, Mohammad Saiem Shahzad, Fakhar Latif, Muhammad Hamza Khan, Moeez Akram, Syed Asad Mehdi Rizvi, Rana Muhammad Umer Nasrullah, Dayab Asad, Muhammad Adil Obaid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Future Science OA
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20565623.2024.2400797
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Summary:Aim: The study aimed to explore the incidence of cancer as an adverse event to SGLT2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) use in Type 2 diabetes.Materials & methods: The study followed PRISMA guidelines to pool RCTs conforming the inclusion criteria. Random effects model was used to pool risk ratios.Results & conclusion: After reviewing 19 studies, the analysis suggested a possible increased risk of reproductive, breast, thyroid, hematologic/lymphatic, urinary, skin and skeletal cancers with SGLT2i use. Conversely, lower incidences of respiratory and cardiovascular cancers were noted. However, these associations lacked statistical significance. Caution is advised in using SGLT2i due to potential cancer risks, especially in diabetic patients prone to cancer. More RCTs are essential due to limited research in this area.
ISSN:2056-5623