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In a group of 32 people with type 2 diabetes, taking oral semaglutide for 6 months led to a noticeable drop in body fat, with an average loss of about 17.6% of their initial fat mass.
Scientific Claim
In 32 adults with type 2 diabetes, oral semaglutide use over 26 weeks was associated with a 17.6% reduction in fat mass (from 29.5 kg to 24.3 kg).
Original Statement
“A significant and early reduction in anthropometric and glucometabolic parameters, alanine aminotransferase, Fatty Liver Index, and Fat Mass was observed.”
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.
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Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found