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Table 5 Comparison of the incidence of serious adverse reactions between the two groups

From: Impact of canagliflozin combined with metformin therapy on reducing cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes patients

Characteristic

(number, %)

Control group(n = 116)

Observation group(n = 116)

χ2

P

Serious adverse reactions

14(12.07)

11(9.48)

0.404

0.525

Hypoglycemia

3(2.59)

4(3.45)

0.147

0.701

Diabetic ketoacidosis

2(1.72)

1(0.86)

0.338

0.561

Adverse reactions related to osmotic diuresis

1(0.86)

0(0.00)

1.004

0.316

Urinary tract infection

4(3.45)

5(4.31)

0.116

0.734

male

1(0.86)

2(1.72)

  

female

3(2.59)

3(2.59)

  

Gastrointestinal related adverse reactions

3(2.59)

1(0.86)

1.018

0.313

Adverse liver events

1(0.86)

0(0.00)

1.004

0.316

  1. Note: Hypoglycemia includes biochemical episodes (fingerstick or blood glucose ≤ 3.9 mmol/L), with or without symptoms, as well as severe episodes (requiring assistance from another person or leading to seizures, loss of consciousness, or cognitive dysfunction). Adverse reactions associated with osmotic diuresis include dry mouth, polyuria, polydipsia, and cystitis. Gastrointestinal adverse reactions include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Liver adverse events include acute liver failure or the need for liver transplantation