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ea0073aep191 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2021

Erythrocytosis in a patient on sodium glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor

Byrne Shane , Nor Mohammad Aiman , Crotty Gerard , Kyithar Ma Pyeh

BackgroundSodium glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors have proven valuable in the management of type 2 diabetes. These agents are particularly effective in reducing hospitalisations with heart failure and cardiovascular mortality. Adverse effects are primarily centred on urogenital infections and hypovolaemia. Here, we report the case of a patient who developed asymptomatic erythrocytosis while taking empagliflozin.Case repo...