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Tofogliflozin may improve insulin secretory capacity in some type 2 diabetes patients

Última actualización 18 de julio de 2026

Key finding

HbA1c decreased significantly from baseline.

This study evaluated the short-term effects of tofogliflozin on insulin secretory capacity in type 2 diabetes. It found significant improvements in several metabolic markers.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Short-Term (≤3 mo)

Risk of bias

Some Concerns

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Study focus

This study evaluated the short-term effects of tofogliflozin on insulin secretory capacity in type 2 diabetes. It found significant improvements in several metabolic markers.

Clinical relevance

These findings are important as they suggest that tofogliflozin may offer additional benefits beyond standard diabetes management, particularly in improving liver health. This could have implications for treatment strategies in patients with type 2 diabetes, especially those at risk for fatty liver disease.

Keep in mind

The study's short duration may limit long-term applicability of findings. Sample size and demographic diversity were not detailed, affecting generalizability. The disposition index did not show significant changes, indicating potential limitations in assessing insulin secretory capacity.

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Maiko M, Aika M, Akinobu N, et al. Short-term effects of tofogliflozin on insulin secretory capacity in type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Diabetes Investigation. 2026;17(4):627-635. doi:10.1111/jdi.70245

Efectos Principales

HbA1c decreased by 0.2% (p=0.0001) from baseline.

Glycated albumin decreased by 0.8% (p=0.006) from baseline.

Fasting plasma glucose decreased by 13.5 mg/dL (p=0.0001) from baseline.

The fatty liver index improved significantly more in the tofogliflozin group.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Metformin, Tofogliflozin and Disposition Index, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), Fatty liver index, and 2 more.

Primary intervention

Metformin

Primary outcomes

  • Disposition Index
  • Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
  • Fatty liver index

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

10

Evidence pairs

776

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 10 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

Metformin Therapies and Fasting Glucose

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

Metformin Therapies and HbA1c

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Tema de evidencia

Insulin Resistance

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Disposition Index

Metformin → Disposition Index

Metformin → Disposition Index

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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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Metformin → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Metformin → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
83
Strong
ImpactScore™
90
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
80
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 5 estudios
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Fatty liver index

Metformin → Fatty liver index

Metformin → Fatty liver index

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

Glycated albumin

Metformin → Glycated albumin

Metformin → Glycated albumin

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

HbA1c

Metformin → HbA1c

Metformin → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
85
Strong
ImpactScore™
82
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
67
generally_consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 11 estudios
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Disposition Index

Tofogliflozin → Disposition Index

Tofogliflozin → Disposition Index

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Tofogliflozin → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Tofogliflozin → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

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

Fatty liver index

Tofogliflozin → Fatty liver index

Tofogliflozin → Fatty liver index

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

Glycated albumin

Tofogliflozin → Glycated albumin

Tofogliflozin → Glycated albumin

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

HbA1c

Tofogliflozin → HbA1c

Tofogliflozin → HbA1c

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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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • HbA1c decreased significantly by 0.2%, indicating improved blood sugar control.
  • Fasting plasma glucose levels dropped by 13.5 mg/dL, showing enhanced metabolic response.
  • Fatty liver index improved more in the tofogliflozin group, suggesting better liver health.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

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

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results are based on a short-term study; long-term effects remain uncertain.
  • Findings may not be applicable to all populations due to potential demographic limitations.
  • The study did not measure all possible confounding factors that could influence outcomes.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study's short duration may limit long-term applicability of findings.
  • Sample size and demographic diversity were not detailed, affecting generalizability.
  • The disposition index did not show significant changes, indicating potential limitations in assessing insulin secretory capacity.

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Connected Evidence

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Metformin Therapies and HbA1c, Metformin Therapies and Fasting Glucose.

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Does Metformin Therapies improve fasting glucose?

Strong Evidence

Metformin Therapies may improve Fasting Glucose.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 83.2 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

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

Limitations

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

Does Metformin Therapies improve HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Metformin Therapies appears to improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 85.2 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 13 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

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

Does Tofogliflozin improve HbA1c?

Moderate Evidence

Tofogliflozin appears to improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Metformin improve fatty liver index?

Emerging Evidence

Metformin appears to improve Fatty liver index.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fatty liver index

    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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