Do SGLT2 inhibitors improve insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle of Zucker diabetic fatty rats by reducing triglycerides and increasing glucose uptake?

SGLT2 Inhibitors & Insulin Sensitivity1 min readUpdated May 31, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed one study on Zucker diabetic fatty rats and found that a 7-day course of an SGLT2 inhibitor was associated with improved insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle. This improvement was linked to a reduction in triglycerides inside muscle cells and an increase in glucose uptake when insulin...

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May 31, 2026·Last updated May 31, 2026
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