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On average, 32 people with type 2 diabetes lost about 5% of their body weight after taking oral semaglutide for 6 months.
Scientific Claim
In 32 adults with type 2 diabetes, oral semaglutide use over 26 weeks was associated with an average body weight loss of 4.9% (from 75.3 kg to 71.6 kg).
Original Statement
“Body weight, BMI, and waist circumference were significantly lower after 3 months of therapy and up to T6 ( Figure 2 and Table 3 ). The average weight loss was 3 kg after 3 months, and around 4 kg after 6 months of treatment.”
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