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ArticleFrontiers in endocrinology2025

Effectiveness of ertugliflozin during Ramadan fasting in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a real-world study (ErtuRamadan study).

Md Faruque Pathan, Nazma Akter, Marufa Mustari, M Saifuddin, Mirza Sharifuzzaman, Mohammad Motiur Rahman, Mohammed Ripon, S M Mohiuddin, A B M Kamrul-Hasan, Mohammad Abdul Hannan and 9 more

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Md Faruque PathanDepartment of Endocrinology, BIRDEM General Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Nazma AkterDepartment of Endocrinology, MARKS Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Marufa MustariDepartment of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
M SaifuddinDepartment of Endocrinology, Dhaka Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Mirza SharifuzzamanDepartment of Endocrinology, Dhaka Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Mohammad Motiur RahmanDepartment of Medicine, Rajshahi Medical College & Hospital, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Mohammed RiponDepartment of Endocrinology, Rangamati Medical College & Hospital, Rangamati, Bangladesh.
S M MohiuddinDepartment of Endocrinology, Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
A B M Kamrul-HasanDepartment of Endocrinology, Mymensingh Medical College, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
Mohammad Abdul HannanDepartment of Endocrinology, North East Medical College & Hospital, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Muhammad Shah AlamDepartment of Endocrinology, Army Medical College, Cumilla, Bangladesh.
Samira MahjabeenDepartment of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Faria AfsanaDepartment of Endocrinology, Chattogram Maa O Shishu Hospital Medical College, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
Muhammed Abu BakarDepartment of Endocrinology, Chattogram Maa O Shishu Hospital Medical College, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
Tahniyah HaqDepartment of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Afsar AhammedDepartment of Endocrinology, National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Samir Kumar TalukderDepartment of Endocrinology, Rangpur Medical College Hospital, Rangpur, Bangladesh.
Sourav SarkarMedicine & Endocrinology, Boalkhali Upazila Health Complex, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
Shahjada SelimDepartment of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) during Ramadan fasting presents unique challenges due to prolonged fasting periods, irregular meal schedules, and altered medication timing, potentially impacting glycemic control. Ertugliflozin, a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, has been shown to improve glycemic control in T2DM effectively. However, the effectiveness of ertugliflozin during Ramadan fasting, a period with unique glycemic challenges, has not been studied extensively. Methods: This study was a multicenter, real-life experience study involving 1373 adult patients with known T2DM for at least one year, an HbA1c level of less than 10%, and who intended to fast during Ramadan. Participants were divided into two groups: the Ertu group (n=703), consisting of patients who had been on a stable dose of ertugliflozin for at least three months before Ramadan, and the non-Ertu group (n=670), which included patients receiving other oral antihyperglycemic drugs (OADs) except ertugliflozin. Patients attended a baseline visit one month before the first day of Ramadan and a follow-up visit within one month after the last day of Ramadan. Both visits included history taking, physical examinations, and laboratory tests. The primary endpoints were changes in HbA1c levels, body weight, body mass index (BMI), and the incidence of hypoglycemia during Ramadan fasting. Results: The mean age of the study participants was 50.37 ± 11.14 (SD) years, with 40.6% male and 58.7% female. Patients receiving ertugliflozin showed significant reduction in HbA1C (-0.65 ± 0.67% vs. -0.22 ± 0.64%, p<0.001), body weight (-1.24 ± 2.58 kg vs. -0.36 ± 3.41 kg, p<0.001), and BMI (-0.48 ± 1.03 kg/m² vs. -0.11 ± 1.33 kg/m², p<0.001) compared to the non-Ertu group. Hypoglycemia was reported in 0.3% of the ertugliflozin group and 0.7% of the other group, with comparable adverse events (p=.23; ≥0.05), indicating a favorable safety profile for ertugliflozin during fasting. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that ertugliflozin is effective and safe for patients with T2DM during Ramadan fasting.

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Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, HeterocyclicDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FastingIslamSodium-Glucose Transporter 2 InhibitorsAdultAgedBlood GlucoseFemaleGlycated HemoglobinHumansHypoglycemiaHypoglycemic AgentsMaleMiddle AgedTreatment OutcomeBlood GlucoseBridged Bicyclo Compounds, HeterocyclicertugliflozinGlycated Hemoglobinhemoglobin A1c protein, humanHypoglycemic AgentsSodium-Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitorsdiabetes mellitusefficacyertugliflozinfastingRamadansafetySGLT2 inhibitors

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PMID40007804
PMCPMC11850251

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