Some diabetes drugs might help calm joint inflammation and protect cartilage in animals with osteoarthritis, especially when given in higher doses.

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Effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in osteoarthritis: A systematic review of pre-clinical and human studies

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The study looked at the same drugs mentioned in the claim and found they reduce joint inflammation and damage in lab studies, especially at higher doses.

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Effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in osteoarthritis: A systematic review of pre-clinical and human studies

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DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2025.100567

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