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Jul 2023
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Why am I giving an SGLT-2 inhibitor for ...

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Have you noticed that your patients are being prescribed SGLT-2 inhibitors, even if they don't have diabetes?  If your patient asked, would you be able to explain why they are taking an SGLT-2 inhibitor?Listen in to learn about how this new and fascinating class of medication that was designed for diabetes is now being prescribed for heart failure, too.Do yo ... Show More
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