Some diabetes drugs called GLP-1 agonists might help calm down body-wide inflammation and reduce stress on cells, which could slow down joint damage in people with osteoarthritis.

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The potential role of GLP‐1 receptor agonists in osteoarthritis

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2025 Mar

The study looks at the same drugs mentioned in the claim and finds they can reduce inflammation and stress in the body, which might help with joint damage in arthritis.

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The potential role of GLP‐1 receptor agonists in osteoarthritis

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DOI: 10.1002/phar.70005

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