Sodium-Glucose Linked Transporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors in the Management Of Type-2 Diabetes: A Drug Class Overview.
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Sodium-glucose linked transporter 2 inhibitors limit the reabsorption of glucose from glomerular filtrate in the kidneys, reducing blood glucose levels in patients with type- 2 diabetes. This article is meant to evaluate this class of medications for clinicians.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- P & T : a peer-reviewed journal for formulary management
دوره 40 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015