Hormonal
Once-daily oral semaglutide (up to 14 mg) reduces systolic blood pressure and total cholesterol in patients with type 2 diabetes.
If you have Type 2 Diabetes, adding oral semaglutide to your current regimen can help lower your systolic blood pressure and total cholesterol. The standard protocol starts at a low dose (3 mg) and increases to 14 mg daily over two months to minimize side effects. This oral option offers cardiovascular protection similar to the injectable version, which may be easier for you to stick with long-term.
All five studies reported a consistent trend in the reduction in SBP (ranging from −2.60 to −12.74 mmHg) after oral semaglutide treatment... Lipid profile results show the most consistent trend in total cholesterol reduction (−8.80 to −22.19 mg/dL).
Why this rating
Based on a systematic review of 5 clinical studies (2 RCTs, 3 prospective observational), though heterogeneity in study designs and lack of uniform baseline treatments are noted limitations.
Source
The Effect of Oral Semaglutide on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review
Stanislaus Ivanovich Krishnanda et al. · Journal of Clinical Medicine · 2025
DOI 10.3390/jcm14072239
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