Fact Check: No, this diabetes supplement “Rahat-e-Sugar” can not cure the disease in 30 days

An advertisement for a diabetes supplement, claiming the potential eradication of any type of diabetes within a month, is gaining widespread traction on social media.

The promotional video, available at [this link] features a product named "Rahat-e-Sugar" and recommends taking the medicine twice daily for a month to purportedly eliminate diabetes.

Fact Check

NewsMeter investigated the claim and found it to be false.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines diabetes as a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Hyperglycemia, or raised blood glucose, is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes, leading to serious damage to many of the body's systems over time, especially the nerves and blood vessels.

Firstly, it's important to note that there is currently no cure or supplement that can eliminate diabetes. The condition can only be managed and controlled through certain lifestyle changes.

We also conducted a thorough search to find any scientific studies or research mentioning the supplement "Rahat-e-Sugar," but no evidence was found. No medication can cure diabetes within a month.

We further reached out to Prof. Dr. S. Vijay Mohan, M.D., Senior Consultant Physician at Care Hospitals and Professor & Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, to debunk the claim. He highlighted the need for rigorous education and training in Diabetology, stating that claims of a single tablet "cure" by unqualified individuals are unfounded and potentially harmful.

“Diabetes is not just about reducing sugar levels but also preventing its expected dangerous complications, as it is a “Whole Body Disease.” No one drug suits all. Diabetes is the most studied, researched, and published subject with loads of books available in the market and thousands of international studies published globally. We have better treatment today compared to yesteryears, but we have no permanent cure to date,” he said.

“ Today, some unqualified individuals coming up with the great idea of a single tablet “cure” is a matter of joke. Any drug before coming into the market needs approval from several competent authorised government bodies, including the Drug Controller of India. Anyone violating these rules is punishable by law.’ Dr Mohan further added.

It is, hence, clear that the advertisement's claim that "Rahat-e-Sugar" can cure diabetes in 30 days is false. Individuals are advised to seek guidance from qualified healthcare professionals for diabetes management.