This document discusses SGLT2 inhibitors as a treatment option for type 2 diabetes mellitus. It provides background on normal glucose homeostasis and the pathophysiology of hyperglycemia in diabetes. SGLT2 inhibitors work by inhibiting glucose reabsorption in the kidneys, causing it to be excreted in the urine. Clinical trial data shows SGLT2 inhibitors like dapagliflozin provide glycemic control as monotherapy or add-on therapy with other oral agents or insulin, with additional benefits of weight loss and blood pressure reduction. Long-term studies over 4 years show sustained glycemic control with dapagliflozin compared to other oral antidiabetic drugs.