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After 6 months of oral semaglutide treatment, 32 people with type 2 diabetes had lower blood pressure, with an average drop of about 5%.
Scientific Claim
In 32 adults with type 2 diabetes, oral semaglutide use over 26 weeks was associated with a 5.3% reduction in systolic blood pressure (from 128.7 to 121.9 mmHg) at 6 months.
Original Statement
“a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure occurred at T6 compared with T0 ( Table 3 ).”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The study is observational with no control group, so causation cannot be established. The use of 'associated with' correctly reflects the evidence.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found