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Canagliflozin with metformin reduces cardiovascular risk in T2DM

Última actualización 6 de julio de 2026

Key finding

The incidence of MACE in the observation group (5.17%) was significantly lower than that in the control group (12.93%).

This study evaluated the effects of canagliflozin combined with metformin on cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, finding a significant reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study evaluated the effects of canagliflozin combined with metformin on cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, finding a significant reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events.

Clinical relevance

These findings are crucial as they suggest that combining canagliflozin with metformin not only helps manage blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes but also reduces the risk of serious heart problems. This could lead to better long-term health outcomes for patients with diabetes, emphasizing the importance of effective treatment strategies in this population.

Keep in mind

The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings. The long-term effects of the treatment were not assessed. Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled.

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Xiaoyu C, Yimin S, Xuebo L. The impact and safety of canagliflozin combined with metformin on reducing cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome. 2024;16:199. doi:10.1186/s13098-024-01438-1

Efectos Principales

The incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) was significantly lower in the canagliflozin group (5.17%) compared to the placebo group (12.93%).

Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) decreased significantly by 1.09% (p=0.001) from baseline.

Systolic blood pressure (SBP) decreased significantly by 6.15 mmHg (p=0.002) from baseline.

Evidence network

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Canagliflozin combined with Metformin, Metformin combined with Placebo and BMI, Composite cardiovascular events (CV death, MI, stroke, HF hospitalization), Diastolic blood pressure, and 10 more.

Primary intervention

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin

Primary outcomes

  • BMI
  • Composite cardiovascular events (CV death, MI, stroke, HF hospitalization)
  • Diastolic blood pressure

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

13

Evidence pairs

332

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 13 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Cardiovascular Risk

matched_outcome

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

HbA1c Reduction

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

BMI

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin → BMI

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin → BMI

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Composite cardiovascular events (CV death, MI, stroke, HF hospitalization)

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin → Composite cardiovascular events (CV death, MI, stroke, HF hospitalization)

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin → Composite cardiovascular events (CV death, MI, stroke, HF hospitalization)

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Diastolic blood pressure

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin → Diastolic blood pressure

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin → Diastolic blood pressure

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Estimated glomerular filtration rate

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin → Estimated glomerular filtration rate

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin → Estimated glomerular filtration rate

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

HbA1c

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin → HbA1c

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

HDL cholesterol

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin → HDL cholesterol

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin → HDL cholesterol

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

LDL cholesterol

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin → LDL cholesterol

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin → LDL cholesterol

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Systolic blood pressure

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin → Systolic blood pressure

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin → Systolic blood pressure

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Adverse events incidence

Metformin combined with Placebo → Adverse events incidence

Metformin combined with Placebo → Adverse events incidence

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

All-cause mortality

Metformin combined with Placebo → All-cause mortality

Metformin combined with Placebo → All-cause mortality

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Hospitalization rate

Metformin combined with Placebo → Hospitalization rate

Metformin combined with Placebo → Hospitalization rate

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Incidence of non-cardiovascular death

Metformin combined with Placebo → Incidence of non-cardiovascular death

Metformin combined with Placebo → Incidence of non-cardiovascular death

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Incidence of severe adverse reactions

Metformin combined with Placebo → Incidence of severe adverse reactions

Metformin combined with Placebo → Incidence of severe adverse reactions

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Canagliflozin reduced MACE incidence by 7.76 percentage points (p=0.05).
  • HbA1c levels decreased significantly by 1.09% (p=0.001).
  • SBP decreased significantly by 6.15 mmHg (p=0.002).
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
  • Patients at risk of cardiovascular events due to diabetes.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to populations outside the study sample.
  • The study did not include long-term follow-up data.
  • Further research is needed to confirm these findings in diverse populations.
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Entre Líneas

  • The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings.
  • The long-term effects of the treatment were not assessed.
  • Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled.

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This study contributes to evidence on Canagliflozin combined with Metformin and Body Mass Index, Canagliflozin combined with Metformin and Cardiovascular Outcomes.

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Does Canagliflozin combined with Metformin affect bmi?

Emerging Evidence

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin appears to improve BMI.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    BMI

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

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  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Canagliflozin combined with Metformin improve composite cardiovascular events (cv death, mi, stroke, hf hospitalization)?

Emerging Evidence

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin appears to improve Composite cardiovascular events (CV death, MI, stroke, HF hospitalization).

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Composite cardiovascular events (CV death, MI, stroke, HF hospitalization)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Canagliflozin combined with Metformin improve diastolic blood pressure?

Emerging Evidence

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin appears to improve Diastolic blood pressure.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Diastolic blood pressure

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Canagliflozin combined with Metformin improve estimated glomerular filtration rate?

Emerging Evidence

Canagliflozin combined with Metformin appears to improve Estimated glomerular filtration rate.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Estimated glomerular filtration rate

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
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1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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