ArticleCureus2021
Effectiveness of Empagliflozin With Vitamin D Supplementation in Peripheral Neuropathy in Type 2 Diabetic Patients.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 9 citations in OpenAlex.
- Vitamin D for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism · 2025Pooled it
- Systematic review and network meta-analysis of the effects of bioactive compounds on pain intensity and quality of life in neuropathic pain patients.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Pooled it
- The Outcomes of Sodium-Glucose Co-transporter 2 Inhibitors (SGLT2I) on Diabetes-Associated Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and meta-Analysis.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2022Pooled it
- The Comparison of the Effect of Adding Empagliflozin to the Medication Regimen on Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients With Type II Diabetes: A Double Blind Randomised Clinical Trial.Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism · 2025Trial
- Therapeutic potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors in diabetic neuropathy: a critical appraisal.Diabetology & metabolic syndrome · 2026Review
- The Role of Vitamin D in Neuropathic Pain: Biological Mechanisms and Clinical Relevance.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Deep exploration and precise identification of key risk factors for diabetic peripheral neuropathy using the random forest algorithm.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Article
- Efficacy and safety of high-dose intramuscular vitamin DFrontiers in endocrinology · 2023Article
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10 authors at 5 institutions in 5 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundNeuropathy is the most prevalent broad-spectrum microvascular complication of diabetes. The present study aims to evaluate the effect of empagliflozin with vitamin D supplementation on diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
methodsA prospective, randomized, controlled study was conducted for six months including 150 type 2 diabetic patients, divided into three groups (n=50/group): Group 1, patients on oral hypoglycemic agents; Group 2, patients on empagliflozin and Group 3, patients on empagliflozin with vitamin D. Biochemical parameters were estimated for outcome measurements and patients' neuropathic pain was analysed using Douleur Neuropathique 4 Questions, Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory and Ipswich Touch the toes test questionnaire. Data were analysed using a one-way analysis of variance.
resultsDiabetic neuropathy in males was more prevalent (more than 50%) as compared to females in all three groups, with an average age of 50±6 years, along with a diabetic history of 15±4.5 years and a glycated hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) level of >10%. The mean value of serum vitamin D level significantly increased by 64.7% (19±5 to 54±8 ng/mL;
conclusionThe results indicated that empagliflozin with vitamin D supplementation significantly controlled or reduced HbA1C and improved diabetic neuropathic symptoms in patients. It is suggested that this combination can be considered as the primary therapeutic approach for neuropathic complications in diabetic patients.
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