The Role of SGLT 2 Inhibitor in the Therapy of Obesity

Obesity is an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health, including hypertension, stroke, kidney disease, atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, heart disease, and sleep apnea. Obesity can be caused by various aetiology, such as genetics, lifestyle, psychology, treatment, and more. Treatment of obesity is needed to prevent these further complications. According to various studies, SGLT 2 inhibitor has shown effectiveness in losing weight. This review article aims to describe the effectiveness and safety of SGLT 2 inhibitors in the treatment of obesity. It is expected SGLT 2 inhibitor can be considered in the administration of therapy in patients with obesity.