Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(12), P. 2783 - 2783
Published: Dec. 6, 2024
Type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM),
accounting
for
the
majority
of
prevalence,
is
associated
with
an
increased
risk
cognition
decline
and
deterioration
function
in
diabetic
patients.
The
sodium–glucose
cotransporter
(SGLT2),
located
renal
proximal
tubule,
plays
a
role
urine
glucose
reabsorption.
SGLT2
inhibitors
(SGLT2i),
have
shown
potential
benefits
beyond
cardiac
improvement
preventing
treating
cognitive
impairment
(CI),
including
mild
impairment,
Alzheimer’s
disease
vascular
dementia
T2DM
Studies
suggest
that
SGLT2i
may
ameliorate
CI
through
metabolism
pathways,
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
neurotrophic
factors
AChE
inhibition.
Clinical
trials
meta-analyses
reported
significant
insignificant
results.
Given
their
effects,
offer
unique
protection
against
CI.
This
review
compiles
mechanisms
clinical
evidence,
emphasizing
need
future
analysis,
evaluation,
to
verify
recommend
optimal
selection
dosage
specific
Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
The
effects
of
sodium-glucose
co-transporter
2
inhibitors
(SGLT-2i)
on
dementia
risk
have
not
been
assessed
in
the
Chinese
population.
We
aimed
to
assess
association
between
use
SGLT-2i
and
incidence
a
mainland
A
target
trial
vs.
dipeptidyl
peptidase
4
(DPP-4i)
was
emulated,
with
cohorts
type
diabetes
mellitus
patients
who
were
new
users
or
DPP-4i
being
assembled
using
Yinzhou
Regional
Health
Care
Database.
Inverse
probability
treatment
weighting
(IPTW)
applied
control
potential
confounding,
Cox
model
used
estimate
hazard
ratio
(HR)
incident
dementia.
final
cohort
included
47
335
SGLT-2i.
In
primary
analysis,
500.2
347.5
per
100
000
person-years
SGLT-2i,
respectively.
associated
reduced
after
adjusting
for
confounding
IPTW,
an
HR
0.74
(95%
CI,
0.60-0.93).
results
generally
consistent
various
subgroup
analyses
sensitivity
analyses.
is
decreased
study
population
China.
BMC Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: April 6, 2025
Abstract
Background
Glucagon-like
peptide-1
(GLP-1)
receptor
agonists
and
sodium–glucose
cotransporter
2
(SGLT2)
inhibitors
represent
a
new
generation
of
antihyperglycemic
agents
that
operate
through
mechanisms
distinct
from
conventional
diabetes
treatments.
Beyond
their
metabolic
effects,
these
medications
have
demonstrated
neuroprotective
properties
in
preclinical
studies.
While
clinical
trials
explored
therapeutic
potential
established
neurodegenerative
conditions,
role
disease
prevention
remains
unclear.
We
conducted
network
meta-analysis
(NMA)
to
comprehensively
evaluate
the
prophylactic
benefits
across
multiple
diseases
identify
most
promising
preventive
strategies.
Methods
systematically
searched
PubMed,
Embase,
ClinicalKey,
Cochrane
CENTRAL,
ProQuest,
ScienceDirect,
Web
Science,
ClinicalTrials.gov
October
24th,
2024,
for
randomized
controlled
(RCTs)
GLP-1
or
SGLT2
inhibitors.
Our
primary
outcome
was
incidence
seven
major
diseases:
Parkinson’s
disease,
Alzheimer’s
Lewy
body
dementia,
sclerosis,
amyotrophic
lateral
frontotemporal
Huntington’s
disease.
Secondary
outcomes
included
safety
profiles
assessed
dropout
rates.
performed
frequentist-based
NMA
evaluated
risk
bias
with
Risk
Bias
tool.
The
main
result
current
study
would
be
re-affirmed
via
sensitivity
test
Bayesian-based
NMA.
Results
analysis
encompassed
22
RCTs
involving
138,282
participants
(mean
age
64.8
years,
36.4%
female).
Among
all
investigated
medications,
only
dapagliflozin
significant
benefits,
specifically
preventing
(odds
ratio
=
0.28,
95%
confidence
intervals
0.09
0.93)
compared
controls.
Neither
nor
other
showed
effects
any
conditions.
Drop-out
rates
were
comparable
Conclusions
This
comprehensive
reveals
novel
specific
effect
against
representing
breakthrough
neurology.
specificity
dapagliflozin’s
protective
might
rely
on
its
highly
selective
inhibition
SGLT2.
These
findings
provide
important
direction
future
research
could
inform
strategies
populations
at
Trial
registration
PROSPERO
CRD42021252381.
Current Opinion in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Purpose
of
the
review
To
whether
sodium-glucose
cotransporter
2
(SGLT2)
inhibitors
and
glucagon-like
peptide-1
(GLP-1)
receptor
agonists
decrease
risk
depression,
suicidal
ideation
cognitive
impairment
in
later
life.
Recent
findings
The
results
studies
using
information
derived
from
large
registries
administrative
health
datasets
suggest
that
GLP-1
(RAs)
increase
suicidality,
although
have
been
inconsistent.
One
nested-case
control
study
reported
SGLT2i
decreases
depression
among
adults
with
diabetes,
a
small
trial
empagliflozin
provided
supportive
evidence.
Several
observational
RAs
dementia
risk,
target
finding
greater
benefit
associated
use
compared
other
medicines
commonly
used
to
manage
diabetes.
Summary
RA
may
effects
these
on
mood
not
as
well
explored,
but
there
are
concerns
about
potential
increased
suicidality
users.
Prescription
bias
could
explain
some
associations,
so
robust
evidence
is
now
needed
confirm
or
dismiss
findings.
Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 108276 - 108276
Published: March 1, 2025
Diabetes
is
a
significant
risk
factor
for
both
stroke
and
dementia.
This
study
aimed
to
compare
the
of
incident
dementia
between
sodium-glucose
cotransporter
2
(SGLT2)
inhibitors
dipeptidyl
peptidase-4
(DPP-4)
in
diabetic
patients
with
history
ischemic
stroke.
We
conducted
propensity-matched
retrospective
cohort
using
observational
data
from
TriNetX
global
federated
health
research
network.
Patients
aged
18
years
or
older
type
diabetes
(T2D)
stroke,
newly
prescribed
either
an
SGLT2
DPP-4
inhibitor
July
1,
2013,
June
30,
2024,
were
included.
Propensity
score
matching
was
employed
balance
baseline
characteristics
treatment
groups.
The
primary
outcome
dementia,
secondary
outcomes
including
degenerative
vascular
After
propensity
matching,
each
group
consisted
15901
patients.
Over
mean
follow-up
2.52
years,
use
associated
lower
risks
overall
(hazard
ratio
[HR]
0.66;
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
0.59-0.74),
(HR
0.68;
CI
0.60-0.76),
0.59,
0.49-0.70)
compared
use.
These
findings
remained
consistent
across
various
sensitivity
subgroup
analyses.
In
initiating
inhibitors,
association
observed
dementias.
support
preferential
this
high-risk
population,
warranting
further
investigation
through
randomized
clinical
trials.
Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 10, 2025
Abstract
Aims
Type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
significantly
increases
the
risk
of
dementia,
including
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
vascular
dementia
(VaD)
and
mixed
dementia.
Although
sodium‐glucose
cotransporter‐2
inhibitors
(SGLT2i)
have
shown
potential
neuroprotective
effects,
previous
studies
were
limited
by
small
sample
sizes,
single‐country
datasets
a
lack
detailed
analyses
subtypes.
Materials
Methods
This
retrospective
cohort
study
utilized
TriNetX
database,
comprising
de‐identified
electronic
health
records
from
over
100
million
patients
across
98
healthcare
organizations
worldwide.
Adults
with
T2DM
initiating
treatment
either
SGLT2i
or
dipeptidyl
peptidase‐4
(DPP4i)
between
November
20,
2004,
2024,
included.
Propensity
score
matching
(PSM)
at
1:1
ratio
ensured
balanced
baseline
characteristics.
Primary
outcomes
included
overall
specific
subtypes
(VaD,
AD,
other
dementias),
while
secondary
all‐cause
mortality.
Results
After
propensity
matching,
278
689
per
group
analysed.
use
was
associated
lower
incidence
(2.9%
vs.
6.7%;
adjusted
hazard
[AHR]
0.77,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI],
0.75–0.79)
(AHR
0.80),
0.82)
dementias
0.68).
These
associations
remained
consistent
age,
sex,
glycaemic
control
concurrent
medication
in
subgroup
analyses.
also
linked
to
mortality
(4.1%
11.2%;
AHR
0.66,
CI,
0.65–0.68).
Findings
robust
sensitivity
analyses,
supporting
effects
SGLT2i.
Conclusions
large‐scale
observational
suggests
that
is
risks
multiple
T2DM.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 668 - 668
Published: May 2, 2025
Sodium-glucose
cotransporter-2
inhibitors
(SGLT2i)
are
currently
recommended
in
patients
with
type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
to
reduce
serum
glucose
levels.
Moreover,
robust
evidence
has
clearly
demonstrated
their
beneficial
cardiovascular
and
renal
effects,
making
this
class
of
drugs
pivotal
for
the
treatment
T2D,
especially
when
complicated
by
diabetic
kidney
disease
or
heart
failure.
However,
several
other
comorbidities
frequently
encountered
T2D
beyond
these
long-term
complications,
internal
medicine
setting.
For
some
comorbidities,
such
as
MAFLD
cognitive
impairment,
association
is
increasingly
recognized,
hypothesis
a
common
pathophysiologic
background,
whereas,
others,
coincident
epidemiology
linked
ageing
populations,
including
that
subjects,
may
be
advocated.
In
effort
personalizing
treatment,
on
potential
effects
SGLT2i
different
clinical
conditions
accumulating.
The
purpose
narrative
review
update
current
literature
settings
glycaemic
control,
elucidate
molecular
mechanisms
which
they
exert
effects.
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
ABSTRACT
Cognitive
decline
is
common
in
patients
with
acute
or
chronic
kidney
disease.
Several
areas
of
brain
function
can
be
affected,
including
short-
and
long-term
memory,
attention
inhibitory
control,
sleep,
mood,
eating
control
motor
function.
disease
shares
risk
factors
cognitive
dysfunction
people
without
disease,
such
as
diabetes,
high
blood
pressure,
sedentary
lifestyle
unhealthy
diet.
However,
additional
kidney-specific
may
contribute,
uremic
toxins,
electrolyte
imbalances,
inflammation,
acid–base
disorders
endocrine
dysregulation.
Traditional
interact
to
cause
damage
the
blood–brain
barrier,
induce
vascular
neurotoxicity
neuroinflammation.
Here,
we
discuss
recent
insights
into
pathomechanisms
from
animal
models
novel
avenues
for
prevention
therapy.
We
focus
on
a
several
that
influence
cognition:
barrier
disruption,
role
skeletal
muscle,
physical
activity
factor
irisin,
emerging
therapeutic
sodium-glucose
cotransporter
2
(SGLT2)
inhibitors
glucagon-like
peptide
1
(GLP-1)
receptor
agonists.
Taken
together,
these
studies
demonstrate
importance
providing
mechanistic
understanding
this
complex
condition
their
potential
explain
mechanisms
therapies.