Sodium salt substitution for blood pressure in adults with diabetes

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Sodium salt substitution for blood pressure in adults with diabetes

Singh et al., 2025 | Cochrane Database Syst Rev | Other

Citation

Singh Ambrish, Hussain Salman, ... Antony Benny. Sodium salt substitution for blood pressure in adults with diabetes. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2025-Jun-17;6(6):CD014721. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD014721

Abstract

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To evaluate the effect on blood pressure - measured as changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) using standardised measurement methods - of substituting sodium salt with other edible salts (e.g. potassium chloride, magnesium chloride) in people with diabetes mellitus.

Key Findings

potassium chloride, magnesium chloride) in people with diabetes mellitus.

Outcomes Measured

  • blood pressure
  • systolic blood pressure
  • diastolic blood pressure

Population

Field Value
Population See abstract
Sample Size See abstract
Age Range See abstract
Condition blood pressure

MeSH Terms

  • Humans
  • Blood Pressure
  • Sodium Chloride, Dietary
  • Adult
  • Hypertension
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Potassium Chloride
  • Magnesium Chloride
  • Diabetes Mellitus

Evidence Classification

  • Level: Other
  • Publication Types: Journal Article
  • Vertical: magnesium

Provenance

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