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Why Cardiologists Are Looking Beyond Traditional SGLT2 Therapy

Medical illustration showing the heart, kidneys, and intestines connected by dual SGLT1 and SGLT2 inhibition pathways to represent improved glucose control and heart failure protection.

The treatment landscape for type 2 diabetes has changed dramatically over the past decade. While selective SGLT2 inhibitors have become a cornerstone of diabetes management because of their proven cardiovascular and kidney benefits, researchers are now exploring the added potential of dual SGLT1/2 inhibitor therapy for people with diabetes. By …

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Beyond GLP‑1s: Are We Overlooking the Role of SGLT2 Inhibitors and Metformin?

Assorted diabetes medications including metformin and SGLT2 inhibitors arranged on a wooden surface beside a white pill bottle.

Clinicians and care teams are increasingly focused on GLP‑1 receptor agonists, but SGLT2 inhibitors and metformin in diabetes management remain foundational in achieving comprehensive, evidence‑based outcomes. While GLP‑1 therapies generate headlines for weight loss and glucose control, 2025 guidelines still strongly emphasize the cardioprotective and renoprotective benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors …

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