Quick Take
A video designed to look like a news channel report, promotes a herbal supplement that claimed it could cure diabetes in India by 2025. We fact checked and found the claim to be false.
The Claim
A shopping website featured a video claiming that Dr P Rammanohar has developed a medicine “Herbal Diabdex” that can cure diabetes in India in 2025.
Fact Check
Who is Dr P Rammanohar? Has he got Bharat Ratna for inventing a cure for diabetes?
Dr. P. Rammanohar (Rammanohar Puthiyedath) is a leading Ayurvedic physician and researcher, currently working as the Research Director at the Amrita Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda (ĀCĀRA). He has been contributing in the field of Ayurvedic research since the last 30 years. His publications include research papers in indexed journals and chapters in books.
In 2022, he was honored with the Ayurveda Ratan Award from the All Party Parliamentary Group on Indian Traditional Sciences, Houses of Parliament, United Kingdom. In 2022, he also received the Dhanvantari Award from Nature Fit. In 2021, he was honored with the Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar Healing Honor 2021 for his contributions to facilitating Integrative and Preventive Medicine along with several other awards and honours.
In 2025, he was honoured with the Outstanding Contribution Award from Southern California University of Health Sciences, USA and in 2024, the Raghavan Thirumulpad Puraskaram from the Chalakkudy Nagarasabha and Raghavan Thirumulpad Foundation.
Did Dr P Rammanohar actually make the claims shown in the video?
No, Dr Rammmanohar did not make the claim as shown in the video. He has publicly denied these allegations on his social media handle, stating that he has neither endorsed nor promoted the supplement, nor claimed it can cure diabetes. The video displays multiple warning signs, such as unnatural lip synchronisation, inconsistent hand movements, and abrupt visual cuts, pointing towards possible AI manipulation or deepfake use. There is no authenticated interview, official statement, or credible evidence supporting the claims made in the video, suggesting his identity was misused without permission.
Talking to THIP Media, Dr P Rammanohar said, “This video is completely fake. I have never said something like this and I am no way associated with this product.”
Can diabetes be “cured” by any capsule (herbal or otherwise)?
No. Diabetes cannot be cured. “Cure” implies the disease process is permanently gone and does not require ongoing monitoring or management. That is not how diabetes is currently treated or defined in modern medicine.
- Type 1 diabetes happens when the immune system destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. People with type 1 need insulin to survive. A capsule cannot replace lost insulin production.
- Type 2 diabetes is more complex: the body becomes less responsive to insulin (insulin resistance), and over time the pancreas may struggle to keep up. Blood glucose can improve dramatically with proven interventions, but a universal, guaranteed cure from a supplement is not supported by clinical evidence.
Even when blood glucose improves, diabetes care still focuses on reducing long-term risks (heart disease, kidney disease, nerve damage, eye disease) through sugar control, blood pressure control, lipid management, weight management, and follow-ups,not miracle cures. And if any product truly “cured” diabetes reliably, it would be headline-level medical news, backed by multiple independent clinical trials and adopted into standard guidelines,not promoted mainly through viral ads.
Is Diabetes “remission” possible?
Yes. Some people with type 2 diabetes can reach remission, but remission is a specific medical concept, not a marketing word.
A major international expert consensus (supported by leading diabetes organisations) recommends defining remission as:
That definition matters because it prevents confusion. If someone’s sugar improves while still taking diabetes medicines or a strong supplement that acts like a drug, that is treatment, not remission. Also, remission is often not permanent,if weight returns or lifestyle changes fade, blood sugar can climb again. This is why trusted health systems like the NHS talk about remission as possible for some people, not guaranteed for everyone.
Dr V. Mohan, diabetologist and founder of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, told THIP Media that remission does not mean a cure. It simply means the condition is temporarily inactive. Diabetes can return if a person regains weight or slips back into unhealthy eating habits and an irregular lifestyle.
What are the scientific evidences available related to “diabetes remission”?
The most consistent evidence points to substantial, sustained weight loss (for people whose type 2 diabetes is closely linked to excess body fat), usually achieved through structured diet and lifestyle programmes, sometimes supported by medical care or surgery.
One of the best-known trials is DiRECT (Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial), a primary care–led weight management programme. Findings across follow-ups show a clear pattern: the more weight loss that is maintained, the higher the chance of remission. At 5 years, the intervention’s benefits were strongly tied to keeping weight down over time
A key “real-world” takeaway from this research is that remission is usually not about a secret ingredient, it’s about reducing the body’s excess fat burden (especially in and around the liver and pancreas) so insulin action and glucose control can recover to some extent. That is hard work, and it typically needs monitoring, support, and consistency. Diabetes charities and clinical sources also explain remission in this practical way: blood sugars can return to a safer range without medicines when enough weight is lost and maintained, but ongoing habits still matter.
Dr Ayush Chandra, diabetes expert and founder of Nivaran Health, emphasises that diabetes management is not about a single remedy. He explains that effective care requires a comprehensive approach using appropriate medicines or insulin when prescribed, always under medical supervision. Alongside this, it involves a balanced, nutrient-adequate diet, regular physical activity, proper hydration, attention to mental well-being, and consistent monitoring of blood sugar levels.
Is there credible proof that “Herbal Diabdex” cures diabetes?
No. We have previously checked a similar supplement brand that claims to cure diabetes. For a “cure” claim to be credible, you would expect to see:
- clearly listed ingredients and dosages,
- multiple independent human clinical trials,
- outcomes like HbA1c changes, remission rates, side effects, and relapse rates,
- publication in reputable journals, and
- consistency across different research groups.
What typically exists for supplement cure claims is very different: testimonials, before-after claims without lab reports, vague “controls sugar” language, and marketing that avoids the strict standards required for medicines. Even if a herb has some evidence for modest glucose improvements, that still doesn’t equal a “cure.” And with supplements, there are additional concerns: variable potency between batches, contamination risks, and interactions with diabetes medicines that can cause dangerously low blood sugar.
If the product is being promoted as a cure while the doctor whose name is used is denying involvement, that’s another serious credibility break. In evidence-based healthcare, extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, and a viral video is not evidence.
Do the AI/deepfake signs you noticed make this kind of claim more suspicious?
Yes. Mismatched lip movements, odd facial expressions, unnatural timing between speech and gestures, and “too perfect” spokesperson footage are common clues in manipulated videos. Importantly, this isn’t just a theoretical risk: investigations and reporting have documented AI deepfakes of real doctors being used on social platforms to push questionable supplements and bogus health claims.
A deepfake-style ad often follows a familiar pattern:
- use a doctor’s face/voice (or an AI avatar) to build instant trust,
- claim a breakthrough “cure” or “secret,”
- show the product immediately, and
- pressure viewers with urgency (“2025 cure”, “before it gets banned”, “limited stock”).
So if your observation is that the clip looks AI-generated and the real doctor denies endorsing it, the safest interpretation is: the video is likely deceptive marketing, not medical information.
“AI misuse is increasingly putting the credibility of healthcare professionals at risk,” says Sakshi Singh, Dietitian, MSc (Food and Nutrition). “When AI-generated or exaggerated health advice circulates online, people start believing it and begin doubting qualified dietitians and doctors. The spread of copy-pasted content, fake videos, and misleading ‘scientific’ visuals only adds to the confusion. As a dietitian, I believe AI should be used with caution to support research and communication, not to replace professional expertise, clinical judgement, or personalised patient care.”
Bottom line
No, “Herbal Diabdex” capsules cannot be relied on to cure diabetes. If the goal is to educate the public, the most truthful message is: type 2 diabetes remission can be possible for some people, usually with significant and sustained weight loss and medical monitoring, but there is no single capsule cure, and manipulated “doctor endorsement” videos are a growing scam pattern online.
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