Are SGLT2 inhibitors contraindicated in patients with osteoporosis and history of vertebral and hip fractures?
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Rheumatology · UCLA
In ovariectomized mice, the GLP-1 agonists were found to improve bone density by reducing the inflammation in the bone marrow so there is no contra-indication for a patient with osteoporosis and vertebral fractures to take this class of medications. It is the first weight loss therapy that is not as...