While these drugs are mainly used to help control type 2 diabetes and boost weight loss, over the last few years, there has been a lot of research surrounding GLP-1 medications, such as For example, recent studies report that GLP-1 drugs may have Now, new clinical trial results recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine show that semaglutide may also help reduce knee osteoarthritis-related pain in people with obesity
Because Semaglutide (GLP-1) medications slow digestion, we feel full more quickly and for longer, significantly reducing overall food and calorie intake
While the trial primarily examined cardiovascular outcomes in adults with obesity, the metabolic data showed significant improvements in blood sugar control, A1C levels, and progression rates toward diabetes in participants taking semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly (Lincoff AM, et al., Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity without Diabetes, New England Journal of Medicine , 2023)
However, if the LES is weak or relaxes inappropriately, acid can flow back into the esophagus, causing reflux symptoms
The tablet is Wegovy, a once-daily 25 mg semaglutide tablet licensed for weight loss and approved by the MHRA in June 2026
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