They endorse a dubious dietary supplement and unverified drug for diabetes management, while discrediting established medications by means of fabricated reviews.

Advertisements from ‘The Care Lab’ claiming to cure diabetes are bogus, finds First Check. These advertisements, seen on popular Indian news websites, lead users to dubious webpages selling unscientific treatments.

The website dcarelab.com primarily promotes two products: D-Care, a dietary supplement, and Insulux, purportedly a revolutionary drug for diabetes management, while discrediting established medications like metformin without any factual basis. The website features fabricated reviews and endorsements of these products by fake medical experts. 

First Check conducted a thorough review of the website and found a web of deceit and misinformation. The articles are replete with grammatical errors, scientific inaccuracies, and baseless claims. What’s more, quotes of purported medical experts, such as Dr Ayush Awasthi, are entirely fabricated. An image search revealed that the doctor is not actually an Indian endocrinologist, but an Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr Naushad Ali Thacha Paramban, based in Moscow, Russia.

The sad state of affairs underscores the critical need for stringent regulations to combat the proliferation of fraudulent advertisements online. We need to safeguard public health and prevent individuals from falling victim to misleading health claims.

It’s important to exercise caution and not blindly believe claims made in advertisements, particularly about miracle cures for chronic health conditions like diabetes. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before you start any treatment, medication, or dietary supplement. 

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