Higher blood sugar levels in obese adults with type 2 diabetes are linked to how well their muscles produce energy during exercise recovery.

Scientific Claim

In sedentary obese adults with type 2 diabetes, HbA1c levels are associated with in vivo mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation capacity.

Original Statement

“Multiple in vivo mitochondrial measures related to HbA1c.”

From study:Supplemental Oxygen Improves In Vivo Mitochondrial Oxidative Phosphorylation Flux in Sedentary Obese Adults With Type 2 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 shows correlation between variables. The verb 'associated with' correctly reflects the evidence.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

Supplemental Oxygen Improves In Vivo Mitochondrial Oxidative Phosphorylation Flux in Sedentary Obese Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

Randomized Controlled Trial

Human

2018 Jul

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

Supplemental Oxygen Improves In Vivo Mitochondrial Oxidative Phosphorylation Flux in Sedentary Obese Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

Score: 49

DOI: 10.2337/db17-1124

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Obese adults with type 2 diabetes have slower muscle energy production rates after exercise compared to those without diabetes, as measured by oxidative phosphorylation.

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