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Observational studyFrontiers in endocrinology2026

Dapagliflozin and linagliptin combination therapy improves time in range and reverses hepatic steatosis in patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension.

WenXia Li, RuRan Li, ShanShan Li, Zhen Li, JingSu Ma, Fei Wu, ChaoQin Chen

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WenXia Li *Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hainan Medical University Affiliated Danzhou People's Hospital, Danzhou, Hainan, China.
RuRan Li *Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hainan Medical University Affiliated Danzhou People's Hospital, Danzhou, Hainan, China.
ShanShan LiDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hainan Medical University Affiliated Danzhou People's Hospital, Danzhou, Hainan, China.
Zhen LiDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hainan Medical University Affiliated Danzhou People's Hospital, Danzhou, Hainan, China.
JingSu MaDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hainan Medical University Affiliated Danzhou People's Hospital, Danzhou, Hainan, China.
Fei WuDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hainan Medical University Affiliated Danzhou People's Hospital, Danzhou, Hainan, China.
ChaoQin ChenDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hainan Medical University Affiliated Danzhou People's Hospital, Danzhou, Hainan, China.

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Abstract

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with comorbid hypertension increases risks of vascular complications, necessitating optimized therapies. This study evaluated whether dapagliflozin combined with linagliptin improves time in range (TIR) and hepatorenal function compared to monotherapy in this population. Methods: In this prospective observational cohort study at Danzhou People's Hospital (June 2021-September 2024), 136 patients aged 40-70 years with T2DM (HbA1c 7.5-11.0%) and hypertension were allocated to four groups (n=34 each): standard care (control), dapagliflozin (10 mg/day), linagliptin (5 mg/day), or combination therapy. Outcomes after 12 weeks included TIR via continuous glucose monitoring, blood pressure, lipids, hepatic (ALT, AST, liver-to-spleen ratio via CT), and renal parameters (UACR, eGFR). Data were analyzed using ANOVA, correlations, and regression. Results: Combination therapy achieved superior TIR (94.86 ± 3.65% vs. ~80% in monotherapies and 81.44% in control; P<0.001), with greater reductions in HbA1c (to 5.52%), fasting glucose, blood pressure (systolic to 124 mmHg), lipids (triglycerides to 0.72 mmol/L), liver enzymes (ALT to 9.74 U/L), and UACR (to 7.36 mg/g), plus higher eGFR (to 122.41 mL/min/1.73m²; all P<0.05 vs. others). TIR correlated with improved hepatorenal markers; combination therapy predicted greatest TIR change (β=7.896, P<0.001). Conclusion: Dapagliflozin-linagliptin combination offers superior glycemic stability and organ protection, supporting its use for managing T2DM with hypertension.

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Benzhydryl CompoundsDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Fatty LiverGlucosidesHypertensionHypoglycemic AgentsLinagliptinAdultAgedBlood GlucoseBlood PressureDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedBenzhydryl CompoundsBlood GlucosedapagliflozinGlucosidesHypoglycemic AgentsLinagliptindapagliflozinhypertensionlinagliptintime in rangetype 2 diabetes

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