Differential effects of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor and low-carbohydrate diet on body composition and metabolic profile in obese diabetic db/db mice.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

Treatment using sodium-glucose cotransporter (SGLT) 2 inhibitor and low-carbohydrate diet (LCD) for obesity and type 2 diabetes are similar in terms of carbohydrate limitation. However, their mechanisms of action differ, and the effects on the body remain unclear. We investigated the effects of SGLT2 inhibitor and LCD on body composition and metabolic profile using the db/db mouse model for obesity and type 2 diabetes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:

Eight-week-old male db/db mice were divided into four groups: mice receiving normal diet and vehicle or canagliflozin (Cana) administration and mice receiving LCD and vehicle or Cana administration for 8 weeks. Consumed calories were adjusted to be equal among the groups.

RESULTS:

Both Cana administration and LCD feeding resulted in significant weight gain. Cana administration significantly decreased plasma glucose levels and increased plasma insulin levels with preservation of pancreatic β cells. However, LCD feeding did not improve plasma glucose levels but deteriorated insulin sensitivity. LCD feeding significantly reduced liver weight and hepatic triglyceride content; these effects were not observed with Cana administration. Combined treatment with LCD did not lead to an additive increase in blood β-ketone levels.

CONCLUSIONS:

SGLT2 inhibitors and LCD exert differential effects on the body. Their combined use may achieve better metabolic improvements in obesity and type 2 diabetes.

• Authors: Toru Kusakabe, Shigefumi Yokota, Mika Shimizu, Takayuki Inoue, Masashi Tanaka, Ryuji Ohue-Kitano, Kazuya Muranaka, Hajime Yamakage, Hiromichi Wada, Koji Hasegawa, Noriko Satoh-Asahara
• Journal: BMJ open diabetes research & care (BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care) Vol. 8 Issue 1 (09 2020) ISSN: 2052-4897 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 32883687 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
• Copyright: © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2020. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.

Chemical References

• Blood Glucose
• Sodium

Topics

• Animals
• Blood Glucose
• Body Composition
• Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 (drug therapy)
• Diet, Carbohydrate-Restricted
• Male
• Metabolome
• Mice
• Obesity (drug therapy)
• Sodium