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Dapagliflozin improves metabolic outcomes in type 2 diabetes patients

Última actualización 6 de julio de 2026

Key finding

The dapagliflozin group showed significant decreases in BMI.

This study compared the effects of dapagliflozin and vitamin E in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in several metabolic parameters with dapagliflozin.

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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 compared the effects of dapagliflozin and vitamin E in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in several metabolic parameters with dapagliflozin.

Clinical relevance

This study highlights the potential of dapagliflozin as a more effective treatment option for patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and type 2 diabetes, which could lead to better management of these conditions and improved patient outcomes.

Keep in mind

Intergroup differences in liver enzyme reductions were not significant. No changes were observed in type IV collagen levels. The study may have limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.

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Hiroo F, Kazuyoshi K, Reiko Y, et al. Dapagliflozin versus Vitamin E in Patients with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Frontiers in Medicine. 2025;12:1542741. doi:10.3389/fmed.2025.1542741

Efectos Principales

Dapagliflozin group showed significant decreases in BMI.

Dapagliflozin group showed significant decreases in HbA1c.

Dapagliflozin group showed significant decreases in LDL cholesterol.

Both groups demonstrated significant reductions in serum AST and ALT levels.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Dapagliflozin and AST, Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), BMI, and 8 more.

Primary intervention

Dapagliflozin

Primary outcomes

  • AST
  • Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
  • BMI

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: 72

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Related topics

11

Evidence pairs

312

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 11 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

Relación de evidencia

SGLT2 Inhibitors and HbA1c

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

Dapagliflozin → Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

Dapagliflozin → Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
75
Positive
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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AST

Dapagliflozin → AST

Dapagliflozin → AST

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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BMI

Dapagliflozin → BMI

Dapagliflozin → BMI

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
80
Positive
EvidenceScore™
63
Moderate
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Body fat mass

Dapagliflozin → Body fat mass

Dapagliflozin → Body fat mass

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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FIB-4 index

Dapagliflozin → FIB-4 index

Dapagliflozin → FIB-4 index

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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HbA1c

Dapagliflozin → HbA1c

Dapagliflozin → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
83
Positive
EvidenceScore™
81
Strong
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 5 studies
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LDL cholesterol

Dapagliflozin → LDL cholesterol

Dapagliflozin → LDL cholesterol

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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Serum ferritin

Dapagliflozin → Serum ferritin

Dapagliflozin → Serum ferritin

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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Serum γ-GT

Dapagliflozin → Serum γ-GT

Dapagliflozin → Serum γ-GT

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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Skeletal muscle index

Dapagliflozin → Skeletal muscle index

Dapagliflozin → Skeletal muscle index

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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Type IV collagen

Dapagliflozin → Type IV collagen

Dapagliflozin → Type IV collagen

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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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Dapagliflozin significantly reduced BMI and HbA1c levels.
  • Both treatments reduced serum AST and ALT, but dapagliflozin had superior metabolic benefits.
  • No changes in type IV collagen or FIB-4 index were observed.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults with type 2 diabetes.
  • Patients diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • The study's findings may not apply to populations outside the enrolled participants.
  • Effectiveness of vitamin E was not demonstrated in this study.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term benefits of dapagliflozin.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Intergroup differences in liver enzyme reductions were not significant.
  • No changes were observed in type IV collagen levels.
  • The study may have limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.

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Does SGLT2 Inhibitors improve HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

SGLT2 Inhibitors may improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 80.8 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 9 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

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  • Population details are unavailable.
9 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does SGLT2 Inhibitors improve adipokine and angiogenic markers?

Moderate Evidence

SGLT2 Inhibitors may improve Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study

  2. 2

    LDL cholesterol

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

Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
4 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does SGLT2 Inhibitors affect body mass index?

Moderate Evidence

SGLT2 Inhibitors may improve Body Mass Index.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    BMI

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 63.1 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a small number of supporting studies and should be interpreted cautiously.

Limitations

  • Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
2 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does SGLT2 Inhibitors improve body composition?

Emerging Evidence

SGLT2 Inhibitors appears to improve Body Composition.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Body fat mass

    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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