- Written by Dr Akhila V, Senior Consultant at UWAY Health
You would have seen this news article about a video of Mukesh Ambani promoting a “fruit that can reset your pancreas and cure diabetes.” I didn’t see that exact video, but I’ve seen similar ones — including a deepfake of Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murthy giving financial advice on how to become “financially free.”
At first glance, these kind of fake diabetes cure videos or financially free videos often appear believable.. The voice expressions even the background appear real. When the person in the video is someone respected, it’s easy to trust what they say.
But let’s be clear, this isn’t new. For decades, there have been people making tall claims. Some qualified doctors, some unqualified individuals, a few traditional healers, people who “accidentally discovered” a herb, and many self-styled babas claiming to have a pill that cures diabetes or one specific disease usually some chronic illnesses like migraine, arthritis, or cancer.
What’s changed now is technology. Deepfake tools give such claims a new face and voice, often of someone credible. Since I’m not a technology expert, I’ll focus on the medical side and explain why people with diabetes are especially vulnerable to such false diabetes cure claims.
Why smart people fall for fake Diabetes cures
Living with diabetes can be exhausting. Despite best efforts with diet and exercise, sugar readings often refuse to stay normal. So when someone claims there’s a natural fruit that cures diabetes, it feels tempting to believe.
That desire for relief is what deepfake creators exploit. These fake videos target people’s hopes, not their logic. They often mix a few real scientific facts with exaggerated promises, creating a dangerous illusion of authenticity.
People fall for them not because they’re careless, but because they’re hopeful. Unfortunately, misplaced hope can lead to harm.
Why people get tired of diabetes medicines
Most people with diabetes are not negligent, they are simply tired. Many have been taking diabetes medicines like Metformin, Glimepiride, Gliclazide, or Vildagliptin for years. Some depend on insulin injections daily.
These medicines are effective and often essential. But long-term use can bring side effects that affect comfort and routine. Metformin can cause acidity, bloating, or loose stools. Sulfonylureas like Glimepiride or Gliclazide may sometimes cause low sugar sudden weakness, sweating, or hunger. Pioglitazone can lead to mild swelling of the feet or slight weight gain. Insulin injections can cause small lumps or thickening under the skin. Newer medicines like Dapagliflozin or Empagliflozin (SGLT2 inhibitors) may increase urination and, in some people, cause mild irritation or infection.
When these effects combine with strict diets and constant monitoring, fatigue sets in. That’s when the idea of a natural, effortless solution becomes tempting.
But stopping medicines suddenly, or replacing them with remedies promoted in viral videos, can be dangerous. Sugar levels can rise sharply, leading to dehydration, infections, or even hospitalisation.
The right approach is not to reject modern medicine but to reduce dependence gradually under proper medical supervision. Safe improvement happens through structured care — not shortcuts.
Can diabetes really be reversed?
There is noting. I mean NOTHING that can cure diabetes overnight. But many people can achieve excellent sugar control, and some reach a stage where their blood sugar stays normal without medicines for months or years.
That stage is called remission, not cure. It means your sugar levels remain within normal range without medication, provided you maintain the same diet, activity, and lifestyle. Once old habits return, diabetes often reappears.
Remission is possible for many, especially in the early years of diabetes, but it requires patience, consistency, and guidance. It’s not a miracle; it’s disciplined management.
Why it becomes harder after 50
After 50, metabolism slows, muscle mass reduces, and fat accumulates more easily around the abdomen and liver. Years of irregular sleep, stress, and erratic eating silently affect how the body uses insulin.
In medical terms, the tissues become resistant to insulin, and the pancreas has to work harder. According to Ayurvedic medical understanding, this stage reflects disturbances in Medo Dhatu (fat and metabolic tissue) and impaired Agni — the body’s digestive and metabolic fire.
This doesn’t mean remission is impossible. It simply means the journey needs a more comprehensive, multi-dimensional approach.
As per Ayurvedic Medical Protocols
According to Ayurvedic medical protocols, diabetes (Madhumeha) is a chronic metabolic disorder arising from impaired digestion and disrupted energy balance. When digestion weakens, metabolic by-products (ama) accumulate and interfere with normal glucose regulation.
Treatment focuses on restoring balance at multiple levels improving digestion and metabolism through regulated diet and herbal formulations, cleansing therapies to eliminate accumulated waste, rejuvenation therapies to strengthen tissue health, and personalised medicine using herbs like Guduchi, Shilajit, Amla, and Turmeric, prescribed based on the patient’s constitution and disease stage.
Diet and lifestyle are central to this protocol. Regular meal timings, early dinners, adequate sleep, stress management, and light daily activity form the foundation. When these are combined with modern glucose monitoring and laboratory assessments, the results are safer, measurable, and sustainable.
Modern medicine’s contribution
Modern medicine provides the precision to measure and monitor. It identifies organ function, tracks sugar fluctuations, and prevents complications.
Ayurvedic medicine adds personalisation addressing digestion, metabolism, and stress. When these two systems work together, diabetes management becomes comprehensive and effective.
This combination is not “alternative medicine.” It is integrative medicine — aligning traditional clinical methods with modern medical science for better outcomes.
Changing patient trends in diabetes care
Over the years the kind of patients coming for Ayurvedic support in diabetes have started to change. Broadly, I see three types of people these days.
People who are simply exhausted with their medicines
These are men and women who have been living with diabetes for years. They’ve followed every instruction, taken every tablet, and done their best to eat right but they feel tired. They say things like, “Doctor, I’m not careless, I’m just fed up of this routine.” Many want something that feels more natural, something that doesn’t make them feel dependent forever. Ayurveda helps such patients rebuild their digestion and energy, while their modern medicines are adjusted carefully based on how their body responds.
People who’ve just been diagnosed and don’t want to start medicines yet
This group is growing fast. They’re often in their late 30s or 40s — professionals, parents, people who suddenly discover their sugar levels are high during a routine health check. They’re scared that starting tablets means a lifetime of dependency. What they really want is a chance to try and fix it early. In such cases, we focus on metabolism correction proper food timing, stress control, and supplements or ayurveda medicines that help balance insulin function while still keeping medical monitoring in place. Many of them manage to bring sugar down naturally in the first few months itself.
People who’ve had problems after joining “reversal programs”
This is something we are seeing more often now. These are well meaning people who joined online “reversal programs” or tried extreme diets they saw on social media. Some stopped their medicines suddenly, believing their sugar had reversed. A few even followed diets that were too restrictive for their age or health. After a few weeks, they start feeling dizzy, weak, or anxious — and that’s when they reach out for help. With proper supervision and a gradual plan that brings both systems of medicine together, most of them recover well. But it does take time.
All three types of people share one thing in common. They’re not careless, they’re just searching for a way to feel better, not just “controlled.” And that’s what true care is about helping them find balance safely, without false promises or shortcuts.
The concept of remission
In recent years, the medical community has started using the term “remission” instead of “reversal.” It recognises that diabetes can return if habits slip, but that sustained normal sugar levels without medicines are absolutely achievable.
This concept is important because it replaces false hope with realistic optimism. Instead of promising a cure, remission encourages patients to aim for long-term balance — stable blood sugar, better energy, and reduced complications.
So, Remission doesn’t come from a pill or herbs . It comes from consistent effort, proper supervision, and treating the body as a connected system metabolism, digestion, stress, and rest all working together.
About Author
Dr Akhila V
Dr. Akhila V is a highly experienced Ayurvedic doctor with more than 15+ years of expertise in treating a wide range of skin and hair concerns. She holds a B.A.M.S. (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) degree and a P.G.D.A.C.T. (post-graduation diploma in ayurveda cosmetology & trichology) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
She strongly believes that every individual’s skin and hair health reflects their internal balance. With this approach, she combines authentic Ayurvedic therapies, personalized diet guidance, and lifestyle corrections to provide holistic and long-lasting results.
