The Swedish Medical Products Agency has identified numerous advertisements for the dietary supplement Insulinorm on websites and social media, according to a press release from VIA.
According to the Danish Medicines Agency, the product is presented as a treatment that can help people with diabetes.
The authority also states that the advertisements use fake AI-generated videos.
The product is not approved as a medicine for diabetes, and there is no evidence that it is effective in treating the disease.
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The authority issues a warning
The Danish Medicines Agency explains that fraud involving products claiming to cure diseases is a well-known problem.
According to the authority, diabetes medicines must be approved and prescribed by a doctor.
Consumers should therefore be skeptical of products that promise treatment without a prescription or consultation with a doctor.
The greatest risk
The Danish Medicines Agency has received reports that some people are considering stopping their prescribed diabetes medication and using Insulinorm instead.
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According to the authority, replacing a doctor's prescribed treatment with the dietary supplement could be life-threatening.
Untreated diabetes can lead to serious complications. The Danish Medicines Agency therefore urges patients to always consult their doctor before making any changes to their treatment.
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