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Empagliflozin does not change sympathetic activity in type 2 diabetes

Última actualización 29 de agosto de 2026

Key finding

Empagliflozin significantly lowered pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (adjusted between-group difference: -1.8 mm Hg; 95% CI: -3.4 to -0.1).

This study evaluated the effects of empagliflozin on sympathetic outflows in individuals with type 2 diabetes, finding significant reductions in pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and HbA1c levels.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Extended (5–20+ y)

Risk of bias

High Risk

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Study focus

This study evaluated the effects of empagliflozin on sympathetic outflows in individuals with type 2 diabetes, finding significant reductions in pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and HbA1c levels.

Clinical relevance

These findings are clinically significant as they suggest that empagliflozin can improve heart function and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. While it did not affect sympathetic outflows, the reduction in pulmonary capillary wedge pressure indicates potential benefits for heart health, which is crucial in managing diabetes-related complications.

Keep in mind

The study did not find significant changes in sympathetic outflows. Results may not be generalizable to all populations with type 2 diabetes. The sample size and duration may limit the robustness of findings.

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Anne TR, Dulari HL, Agus S, et al. Effect of empagliflozin on whole body, cardiac, and renal sympathetic outflows in type 2 diabetes. JACC: Advances. 2025;4(12):102304. doi:10.1016/j.jacadv.2025.102304

Efectos Principales

Empagliflozin significantly lowered pulmonary capillary wedge pressure by -1.8 mm Hg (P = 0.048).

Empagliflozin significantly reduced HbA1c levels by -0.3% (P = 0.043).

Trends suggested a decrease in diastolic blood pressure by -3.9 mm Hg (P = 0.055).

Trends indicated a decrease in body weight by -2.6 kg (P = 0.001).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Empagliflozin and Body weight, Cardiac Norepinephrine Spillover Rate, Diastolic blood pressure, and 4 more.

Primary intervention

Empagliflozin

Primary outcomes

  • Body weight
  • Cardiac Norepinephrine Spillover Rate
  • Diastolic blood pressure

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Evidence pairs

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 7 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

SGLT2 Inhibitors and HbA1c

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Relación de evidencia

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Body Weight

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Relación de evidencia

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Blood Pressure

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Core evidence

Study findings

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Body weight

Empagliflozin → Body weight

Empagliflozin → Body weight

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
83
Strong
ImpactScore™
67
Slightly Positive
ConsistencyScore™
83
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 6 estudios
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Cardiac Norepinephrine Spillover Rate

Empagliflozin → Cardiac Norepinephrine Spillover Rate

Empagliflozin → Cardiac Norepinephrine Spillover Rate

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Diastolic blood pressure

Empagliflozin → Diastolic blood pressure

Empagliflozin → Diastolic blood pressure

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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HbA1c

Empagliflozin → HbA1c

Empagliflozin → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
85
Strong
ImpactScore™
83
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
89
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 9 estudios
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Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure reduction

Empagliflozin → Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure reduction

Empagliflozin → Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure reduction

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Renal Norepinephrine Spillover Rate

Empagliflozin → Renal Norepinephrine Spillover Rate

Empagliflozin → Renal Norepinephrine Spillover Rate

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Whole Body Norepinephrine Spillover Rate

Empagliflozin → Whole Body Norepinephrine Spillover Rate

Empagliflozin → Whole Body Norepinephrine Spillover Rate

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Empagliflozin reduced pulmonary capillary wedge pressure by 1.8 mm Hg.
  • HbA1c levels decreased by 0.3% with empagliflozin treatment.
  • Trends showed a decrease in body weight by 2.6 kg.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • Patients managing diabetes with pharmacological interventions.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • The study's findings on sympathetic outflows were not statistically significant.
  • Results may not apply to younger populations or those without diabetes.
  • Further research is needed to explore long-term effects of empagliflozin.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study did not find significant changes in sympathetic outflows.
  • Results may not be generalizable to all populations with type 2 diabetes.
  • The sample size and duration may limit the robustness of findings.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on SGLT2 Inhibitors and HbA1c, SGLT2 Inhibitors and Body Weight.

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This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.

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Do SGLT2 Inhibitors lower HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

SGLT2 Inhibitors may lower HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 84.9 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 24 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

24 supporting studies

Do SGLT2 Inhibitors affect body weight?

Strong Evidence

SGLT2 Inhibitors may affect body weight.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Body weight

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 82.9 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 10 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

10 supporting studies

Do SGLT2 Inhibitors improve blood pressure?

Strong Evidence

SGLT2 Inhibitors may improve blood pressure.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Diastolic blood pressure

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 8 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

8 supporting studies

What evidence is available on Empagliflozin and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure reduction?

Emerging Evidence

Empagliflozin appears to reduce pulmonary capillary wedge pressure reduction.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure reduction

    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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