The information gathered by the anti-superstition outfit also revealed that such treatment costs anywhere from Rs 400 to Rs 8,000 depending on the patients’ economic condition. Dabholkar said, “There is no proof in the history of medical science that gives a 100% cure for diabetes. The disease can be controlled but cannot be cured. Unfortunately, the state government is not taking any action against such advertisements which violate the Drugs and Magic Remedies Objectionable Advertisement Act (1954).”
He also mentioned that a letter seeking an appointment with the state chief minister had been sent. “I want to discuss the issue with the chief minister so that there could be some action taken before the winter session of the legislature in Nagpur,” he added.
