GLP-1 Drugs Ozempic, Wegovy Can Help Ease Knee Arthritis Pain, Finds Study

A new study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine found that GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy which have semaglutide can help obese people manage knee arthritis. Added weight can place more stress on the knee, thereby, causing the natural cartilage that cushions the joint to wear down more quickly. Hence, reducing excess weight is recommended to treat knee arthritis. Read on to know more.