The FDA is investigating a connection between diabetes drugs belonging to the Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors class of drugs and the following side effects: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Ketoacidosis Ketosis Acute Kidney Injury Kidney Failure / Renal Failure Kidney Damage Pyelonephritis (kidney infection) … [Read more...]
Can SGLT-2 Inhibitor Diabetes Drugs Increase Your Risk of Stroke?
While we have frequently discussed DKA, kidney damage, and amputations as possible side effects of diabetes drugs in the SGLT-2 inhibitors class -- such as Farxiga, Invokana, Jardiance -- strokes and thromboembolic events are also considered potential harmful effects of these drugs. Based on FAERS reports received during the second quarter of … [Read more...]