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SGLT2 inhibitors improve atrial conduction time in diabetes

Última actualización 29 de agosto de 2026

Key finding

BMI decreased from 30.9 to 29.7 kg/m² (p < 0.001)

This study evaluated the effects of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors on atrial conduction time in type 2 diabetes patients and found significant improvements.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

Some Concerns

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Study focus

This study evaluated the effects of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors on atrial conduction time in type 2 diabetes patients and found significant improvements.

Clinical relevance

These findings highlight the potential of SGLT2 inhibitors not only in managing diabetes but also in improving heart health. Given the high prevalence of cardiovascular disease among diabetes patients, these results could inform treatment strategies and enhance patient outcomes.

Keep in mind

Study design may limit generalizability to broader populations. Sample size and demographic characteristics were not specified. Potential confounding factors were not fully addressed.

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Ercan T, Fethullah K, Song&#252;l B, Attila N. Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors improve total atrial conduction time in patients with type 2 diabetes. Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine. 2026;27(5):50764. doi:10.31083/RCM50764

Efectos Principales

Total Atrial Conduction Time (TACT) decreased significantly (p < 0.001).

Body Mass Index (BMI) decreased from 30.9 to 29.7 kg/m² (p < 0.001).

Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) decreased from 8.3% to 7.1% (p < 0.001).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to SGLT2 inhibitors and BMI, Diastolic blood pressure, HbA1c, and 6 more.

Primary intervention

SGLT2 inhibitors

Primary outcomes

  • BMI
  • Diastolic blood pressure
  • HbA1c

Evidence relationships

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Relationships
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Related topics

9

Evidence pairs

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 9 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

SGLT2 Inhibitors and HbA1c

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Body Mass Index

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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.

BMI

SGLT2 inhibitors → BMI

SGLT2 inhibitors → 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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Diastolic blood pressure

SGLT2 inhibitors → Diastolic blood pressure

SGLT2 inhibitors → Diastolic blood pressure

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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HbA1c

SGLT2 inhibitors → HbA1c

SGLT2 inhibitors → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
79
Strong
ImpactScore™
83
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
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Lateral E/e' Ratio

SGLT2 inhibitors → Lateral E/e' Ratio

SGLT2 inhibitors → Lateral E/e' Ratio

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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Mean PA-TDI Duration

SGLT2 inhibitors → Mean PA-TDI Duration

SGLT2 inhibitors → Mean PA-TDI Duration

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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Systolic blood pressure

SGLT2 inhibitors → Systolic blood pressure

SGLT2 inhibitors → Systolic blood pressure

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
75
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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Total Atrial Conduction Time (TACT)

SGLT2 inhibitors → Total Atrial Conduction Time (TACT)

SGLT2 inhibitors → Total Atrial Conduction Time (TACT)

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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Total cholesterol

SGLT2 inhibitors → Total cholesterol

SGLT2 inhibitors → Total cholesterol

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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Triglycerides

SGLT2 inhibitors → Triglycerides

SGLT2 inhibitors → Triglycerides

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

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • BMI decreased by 1.2 kg/m² (p < 0.001).
  • HbA1c levels reduced by 1.2% (p < 0.001).
  • Total cholesterol decreased by 9 mg/dL (p = 0.011).
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • Patients at risk for cardiovascular disease.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to non-diabetic populations.
  • Long-term effects of SGLT2 inhibitors were not assessed.
  • Further studies are needed to confirm findings in diverse populations.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Study design may limit generalizability to broader populations.
  • Sample size and demographic characteristics were not specified.
  • Potential confounding factors were not fully addressed.

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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 Mass Index.

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

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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™ 78.5 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 22 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
22 supporting studiesUpdated: Aug 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 8 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
8 supporting studiesUpdated: Aug 2026

Does SGLT2 Inhibitors improve adipokine and angiogenic markers?

Strong Evidence

SGLT2 Inhibitors appears to improve Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Total cholesterol

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

  2. 2

    Triglycerides

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

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

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
10 supporting studiesUpdated: Aug 2026

Does SGLT2 Inhibitors improve blood pressure?

Strong Evidence

SGLT2 Inhibitors may improve Blood Pressure.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Systolic blood pressure

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

  2. 2

    Diastolic blood pressure

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on 7 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
7 supporting studiesUpdated: Aug 2026
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