SGLT2 inhibitors when used as an add-on therapy to metformin, insulin, thiazolidinediones, DPP-4 inhibitors, GLP-1 RAs, sulfonylureas, or metformin DPP-4 inhibitor were similarly effective in reducing A1c levels as when used in monotherapy (22,139)
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