Can a magnetic ring control blood sugar levels?

Hyderabad: An advertisement on Facebook is targeting diabetes patients by claiming that a magnetic ring can help control their blood sugar—a medical breakthrough that would dramatically ease their lives.

The video claims the ring controls blood sugar through "therapeutic static magnets that stimulate the pancreas."

When a person has diabetes, their body doesn't make enough insulin or can't use it as well as it should. When there isn't enough insulin or cells stop responding to insulin, too much blood sugar stays in your bloodstream. Over time, that can cause serious health problems, such as heart disease, vision loss, and kidney disease. There isn't a cure yet for diabetes, but losing weight, eating healthy food, and staying active can help, says Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

So, can a magnetic ring help regulate and manage blood sugar levels? Let's find out.

FACT CHECK

NewsMeter started the investigation with the FDA guidelines. Jason Humbert, a captain with the US Public Health Service who is with FDA's Office of Regulatory Affairs, warned, "People with chronic or incurable diseases may feel desperate and become easy targets. Bogus products for diabetes are particularly troubling because there are effective options available to help manage this serious disease rather than exposing patients to unproven and unreasonably risky products. Failure to follow well-established treatment plans can lead to, among other things, amputations, kidney disease, blindness, and death."

FDA has issued warning letters to various companies that market products for diabetes in violation of federal law.

Humbert further said, "Products that promise an easy fix might be alluring, but consumers are gambling with their health. In general, diabetes is a chronic disease, but it is manageable. And people can lower their risk for developing complications by following treatments prescribed by health care professionals, carefully monitoring blood sugar levels, and sticking to an appropriate diet and exercise program."

NewsMeter could not find any clinical evidence backing the effectiveness of the magnetic ring.

We reached out to our experts Dr. Sujatha Stephen RD, Chief Nutritionist at Yashoda hospitals.

Diabetes is a disorder caused by insulin insufficiency and it has to be controlled or managed by life styles changes and dietary habits and proper diet with medication as per doctor's advise just keeping one magic ring will not get sugars in control.

It has to be monitored regularly and keep track of our diet and exercise will help in better control of sugars, says Stephen.

It is evident that a magnetic ring cannot help regulate blood sugar levels. It's advised to consult a doctor. Diabetes is a lifelong condition. Adopting a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle may help than believing such a hoax.

Hence, the claim is false.