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An SGLT2 inhibitor is a diabetes, heart and kidney pill, such as empagliflozin or dapagliflozin, that makes the kidneys pass extra sugar into urine.
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SGLT2 is a transporter in the kidneys that pulls sugar back into the blood.
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Many people on GLP-1 medicines also take an SGLT2 inhibitor, and both can add to dehydration risk when you are eating and drinking less.
An SGLT2 inhibitor is a diabetes, heart and kidney pill, such as empagliflozin or dapagliflozin, that makes the kidneys pass extra sugar into urine.
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