Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, study says
Novo Nordisk(NVO) CNBC·2024-10-24 19:00
Novo Nordisk's blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, suggesting its potential to delay or prevent the memory-robbing condition, according to a study released Thursday. Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, was associated with a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer's diagnosis in patients with Type 2 diabetes compared with seven other diabetes medications. That includes insulin and older so-called GLP-1 drugs similar to Ozempic, the resea ...