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Empagliflozin improves glycemic control in type 1 diabetes patients

Última actualización 18 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Hemoglobin A1C decreased by -0.18% (95% CI: -0.37, 0.005, P =0.009)

This study evaluated the effects of empagliflozin as an adjunct to insulin in patients with type 1 diabetes, showing significant reductions in blood sugar levels and insulin doses.

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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 evaluated the effects of empagliflozin as an adjunct to insulin in patients with type 1 diabetes, showing significant reductions in blood sugar levels and insulin doses.

Clinical relevance

These findings are significant as they suggest that empagliflozin can enhance diabetes management in patients with type 1 diabetes, potentially leading to better glycemic control and reduced insulin requirements. This could improve patients' quality of life and reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications.

Keep in mind

Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects Potential for unmeasured confounders affecting outcomes

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Mostafa N, Farzad N, Alireza O, et al. Empagliflozin as an Adjunct to Insulin in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Health Promotion Perspectives. 2024;14(4):380-387. doi:10.34172/hpp.42486

Efectos Principales

Hemoglobin A1C decreased by -0.18% (P = 0.009)

Fasting blood sugar decreased by -2.60 mg/dL (P = 0.035)

Total daily insulin dose decreased by -7.6 units (P = 0.003)

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Empagliflozin and BMI, Fasting blood sugar (FBS), Glucose iAUC (OGTT), and 2 more.

Primary intervention

Empagliflozin

Primary outcomes

  • BMI
  • Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
  • Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

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Evidence network role

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

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Evidence pairs

902

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 5 direct semantic evidence topics

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Fasting Glucose

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Body Mass Index

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Relación de evidencia

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Postprandial and OGTT Glucose

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

BMI

Empagliflozin → BMI

Empagliflozin → BMI

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

Empagliflozin → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

Empagliflozin → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

Empagliflozin → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

Empagliflozin → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

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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Reduction in Hemoglobin A1C levels

Empagliflozin → Reduction in Hemoglobin A1C levels

Empagliflozin → Reduction in Hemoglobin A1C levels

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Total daily insulin dose

Empagliflozin → Total daily insulin dose

Empagliflozin → Total daily insulin dose

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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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Empagliflozin reduced Hemoglobin A1C by -0.18%, indicating improved glycemic control.
  • Fasting blood sugar levels decreased by -2.60 mg/dL, supporting the efficacy of empagliflozin.
  • Total daily insulin doses were reduced by -7.6 units, suggesting less insulin dependency.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults with type 1 diabetes
  • Patients currently using insulin therapy
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to younger populations or those not on insulin.
  • The study's short duration limits understanding of long-term effects.
  • Further research is needed to confirm findings across diverse populations.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics
  • Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects
  • Potential for unmeasured confounders affecting outcomes

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on SGLT2 Inhibitors and Body Mass Index, SGLT2 Inhibitors and Fasting Glucose.

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Does SGLT2 Inhibitors improve fasting glucose?

Strong Evidence

SGLT2 Inhibitors may improve Fasting Glucose.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 11 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

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

Does SGLT2 Inhibitors affect body mass index?

Strong Evidence

SGLT2 Inhibitors appears to improve Body Mass Index.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    BMI

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 5 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

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

Does SGLT2 Inhibitors improve postprandial and ogtt glucose?

Strong Evidence

SGLT2 Inhibitors may improve Postprandial and OGTT Glucose.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

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

Does SGLT2 Inhibitors improve insulin resistance?

Moderate Evidence

SGLT2 Inhibitors may improve Insulin Resistance.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Total daily insulin dose

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