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October 16, 2003

Alternative Therapies and Explanations

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Question from Atlanta, Georgia, USA:

I read that there is a new herbal cure for diabetes and the rights were bought by a Canadian company who will be marketing it. Is this true?

Answer:

From: DTeam Staff

Based on the information provided, I think that it is very unlikely indeed that this product is of therapeutic value for any type of diabetes except perhaps as a placebo. It is certainly not, nor does it claim to be, a cure.

DOB