The Claim

In adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease who are already receiving ACE inhibitor or ARB therapy, weekly subcutaneous administration of semaglutide at a dose of 1.0 mg slows the annual decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) by 1.16 mL/min/1.73m² compared to placebo, suggesting a protective effect on kidney function over time.

Source: Effects of Semaglutide on Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

What the research says

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In plain English

For people with type 2 diabetes and kidney problems, taking a weekly semaglutide shot might help slow down how fast their kidneys get worse.

See the scientific wording

In adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease on ACE inhibitor or ARB therapy, weekly subcutaneous semaglutide at 1.0 mg slows the annual decline in eGFR by 1.16 mL/min/1.73m² compared to placebo, indicating a protective effect on kidney function over time.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Effects of Semaglutide on Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

    The study tested the same diabetes medicine (semaglutide) and found it slowed kidney function decline by exactly the amount claimed, so the evidence supports the claim.

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