Table 2. Inclusion criteria for patients.

SGLT2 - sodium-glucose cotransporter-2; eGFR - estimated glomerular filtration rate

INCLUSION CRITERIA FOR PATIENTS

Diagnosed with type 2 DM

Negative glutamic acid decarboxylase-antibody and islet cell antigen-2 antibodies

Age> 18 years

Follow diabetes appropriate diet regimen

No or moderate alcohol use

Non-pregnant

Counseled for regular blood glucose and serum ketones monitoring

No current illness, surgery, or dehydration

No gastrointestinal infection

No fasting or eating disorders

No renal failure/eGFR >60 ml/min/1.73 m2

Counseled regarding other medications that should not be taken with SGLT2 inhibitors