For people with uncomplicated type 2 diabetes, sufficient oxygen in their muscles is linked to better energy recovery after exercise.
Scientific Claim
In individuals with uncomplicated type 2 diabetes, oxygen availability is associated with in vivo mitochondrial oxidative exercise recovery measured via 31P-MRS.
Original Statement
“These data suggest that oxygen availability is rate limiting for in vivo mitochondrial oxidative exercise recovery measured with 31P-MRS in individuals with uncomplicated diabetes.”
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 design is observational and cannot establish causation. The verb 'associated with' correctly reflects the evidence instead of causal language like 'rate limiting'.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
Supplemental Oxygen Improves In Vivo Mitochondrial Oxidative Phosphorylation Flux in Sedentary Obese Adults With Type 2 Diabetes