Diabetes complications

The use of SGLT2 inhibitors in people with diabetes‐related foot disease: A Delphi‐based consensus study

Diabetes Obes MetabPublished Delphi consensus study

Authors' conclusion

These findings evidence the relative confidence of experienced clinicians in prescribing SGLT2 inhibitors to those with DFD, provided that they do not have a current ulcer and that canagliflozin is not prescribed.

Study context

Population
Healthcare practitioners from relevant clinical backgrounds (diabetologists, GPs, nurses, pharmacists); topic: SGLT2i in people with diabetes and diabetes-related foot disease (DFD)19 completed round 2
Participants
21 participants
Outcome
Consensus on statements, based on the Average Percent of Majority Opinions
Methodological detailstwo-round online Delphi, convenience sampling, 6-point Likert scale
  • Two-round online Delphi
  • Convenience sampling
  • 6-point Likert scale

Recommendations

As reported in the abstract

Statements reaching consensus
Statements reaching consensus, of 25 total (13 in round 1, 3 in round 2)
16

Original publication

The use of SGLT2 inhibitors in people with diabetes‐related foot disease: A Delphi‐based consensus study. Diabetes Obes Metab. Published 11 June 2025. doi:10.1111/dom.16498

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