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Dapagliflozin improves brain function in type 2 diabetes

Última actualización 4 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Dapagliflozin restored odour-induced functional integration of the POC-sensorimotor cortex-middle temporal cortex circuit.

This study investigated the neuroprotective effects of dapagliflozin and liraglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes, highlighting distinct outcomes on brain function.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study investigated the neuroprotective effects of dapagliflozin and liraglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes, highlighting distinct outcomes on brain function.

Clinical relevance

Understanding the neuroprotective effects of diabetes medications like dapagliflozin and liraglutide is crucial, as cognitive decline is a significant concern for patients with type 2 diabetes. These findings may guide treatment choices to not only manage diabetes but also protect brain health, potentially improving quality of life.

Keep in mind

Effectiveness of the interventions remains unclear due to insufficient data. The study's sample size and population characteristics may limit generalizability. No long-term follow-up data were provided to assess sustained effects.

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Xin L, Yi Z, Yan B, et al. Distinct neuroprotective effects of dapagliflozin and liraglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism. 2025;27(12):7309-7322. doi:10.1111/dom.70132

Efectos Principales

Dapagliflozin restored odour-induced functional integration in specific brain circuits.

Liraglutide enhanced odour-induced activation in the left hippocampus.

Dapagliflozin tended to improve attention (p = 0.071).

Decreased odour-induced directed FC was linked to changes in lipid levels, olfactory threshold, executive function, and memory performance (all p < 0.05).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Dapagliflozin, Liraglutide and Attention improvement, Memory performance, Olfactory task functional connectivity, and 3 more.

Primary intervention

Dapagliflozin

Primary outcomes

  • Attention improvement
  • Memory performance
  • Olfactory task functional connectivity

Evidence relationships

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Related topics

7

Evidence pairs

78

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 7 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Cognitive Performance

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

SGLT2 Inhibitors

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Tema de evidencia

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Attention improvement

Dapagliflozin → Attention improvement

Dapagliflozin → Attention improvement

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
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lipid profiles

Dapagliflozin → lipid profiles

Dapagliflozin → lipid profiles

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
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Memory performance

Dapagliflozin → Memory performance

Dapagliflozin → Memory performance

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

Olfactory task functional connectivity

Dapagliflozin → Olfactory task functional connectivity

Dapagliflozin → Olfactory task functional connectivity

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

Olfactory threshold

Dapagliflozin → Olfactory threshold

Dapagliflozin → Olfactory threshold

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
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Trail Making Test performance

Dapagliflozin → Trail Making Test performance

Dapagliflozin → Trail Making Test performance

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

Olfactory task functional connectivity

Liraglutide → Olfactory task functional connectivity

Liraglutide → Olfactory task functional connectivity

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

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Dapagliflozin improved functional connectivity in brain circuits related to smell.
  • Liraglutide enhanced brain activation linked to memory.
  • Both drugs showed associations with cognitive improvements and lipid changes.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • Patients experiencing cognitive decline or concerns related to diabetes.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not be applicable to all diabetes patients due to specific inclusion criteria.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term effects of these medications.
  • The study did not include a placebo group for comparison.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Effectiveness of the interventions remains unclear due to insufficient data.
  • The study's sample size and population characteristics may limit generalizability.
  • No long-term follow-up data were provided to assess sustained effects.

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This study contributes to evidence on SGLT2 Inhibitors and Attention improvement, SGLT2 Inhibitors and lipid profiles.

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Does SGLT2 Inhibitors improve cognitive performance?

Emerging Evidence

SGLT2 Inhibitors appears to improve Cognitive Performance.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Trail Making Test performance

    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 Dapagliflozin improve memory performance?

Emerging Evidence

Dapagliflozin appears to improve Memory performance.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Memory performance

    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 Dapagliflozin improve olfactory task functional connectivity?

Emerging Evidence

Dapagliflozin appears to improve Olfactory task functional connectivity.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Olfactory task functional connectivity

    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 Dapagliflozin improve olfactory threshold?

Emerging Evidence

Dapagliflozin appears to improve Olfactory threshold.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Olfactory threshold

    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
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