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ArticleWorld journal of diabetes2026

Renal and metabolic effects of semaglutide plus canagliflozin

Yan Miao, Pan He, Dan-Yu Wang, Lei Yan, Hui-Xia Cao, Feng-Min Shao

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Yan MiaoDepartment of Nephrology, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease and Immunology, Henan Provincial Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, Zhengzhou 450003, Henan Province, China.
Pan HeDepartment of Nephrology, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease and Immunology, Henan Provincial Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, Zhengzhou 450003, Henan Province, China.
Dan-Yu WangDepartment of Endocrinology, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou 450003, Henan Province, China.
Lei YanDepartment of Nephrology, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease and Immunology, Henan Provincial Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, Zhengzhou 450003, Henan Province, China.
Hui-Xia CaoDepartment of Nephrology, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease and Immunology, Henan Provincial Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, Zhengzhou 450003, Henan Province, China.
Feng-Min ShaoDepartment of Nephrology, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease and Immunology, Henan Provincial Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, Zhengzhou 450003, Henan Province, China. shaofengmin123@163.com.

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backgroundDiabetic nephropathy (DN) is a major microvascular complication of type 2 diabetes and a leading cause of end-stage renal disease. Both canagliflozin and semaglutide are recommended for diabetic nephropathy, yet direct evidence comparing their combination versus monotherapy remains lacking.

aimTo investigate the efficacy of combination therapy with semaglutide and canagliflozin compared with canagliflozin alone in patients with type 2 DN.

methodsA retrospective study was conducted using data sourced from the electronic medical record system of Henan Provincial People's Hospital. The study included patients with DN treated from October 2022 to March 2024. Patients were divided into two groups on the basis of their treatment: Canagliflozin monotherapy (CM) and canagliflozin and semaglutide combination therapy (CSCT). Renal function, glucose metabolism, lipid profiles, pancreatic function, oxidative stress, and inflammatory markers were assessed at baseline and 6 months after treatment. Adverse events were monitored throughout the study period.

resultsAmong 211 patients (107 CM, and 104 CSCT), the CSCT group demonstrated superior outcomes. The albumin-to-creatinine ratio decreased more significantly (145.87 mg/g

conclusionCSCT provided significant improvements in multiple metabolic and renal parameters without increasing adverse events, thus highlighting its potential benefits for patients with DN.

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CanagliflozinCombination therapyDiabetic nephropathyGlucose-lipid metabolismRenoprotectionSemaglutide

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