Title: Fact Check: Fake Quote Promoting Glufarelin as a Diabetes Cure Falsely Attributed to Filipino Diabetes Expert Dr. Augusto Litonjua
Introduction
A recent Facebook post containing a quote card attributed to Filipino endocrinologist Dr. Augusto Litonjua has been found to be fake. The post featured a statement claiming that Dr. Litonjua and his team have discovered a new way to prevent complications and control diabetes. The quote card was shared on the Facebook page PGH News Daily and has gained significant attention. However, upon investigation, it has been revealed that the Facebook page is not affiliated with the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) and the quote card is a recycled version used to promote the unregistered product Glufarelin. This article aims to fact-check the claim and provide accurate information regarding the promotional post.
The Fake Quote Card
The Facebook page PGH News Daily recently shared a quote card attributed to Dr. Augusto Litonjua, a renowned Filipino diabetes expert. The card claims that Dr. Litonjua and his team have found a new method to prevent complications and control diabetes. However, the quote card is a recycled version used to promote Glufarelin, an unregistered product claiming to be a high-tech diabetic milk and the most effective cure for diabetes. The post also includes a link to a dubious website promoting Glufarelin.
The Truth Unveiled
The quote card featuring Dr. Litonjua’s statement is fake, following the same template as other fabricated posts used to promote Glufarelin. Other health experts, like Dr. Tony Leachon, Dr. Eric Tayag, and Dr. Freddie Gomez, have also been falsely attributed similar statements promoting Glufarelin. The Facebook page PGH News Daily, on which the quote card was posted, is not affiliated with the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) and was created recently. It is essential not to be misled by these false claims made on various social media platforms.
The Unregistered Glufarelin
Despite its claims of being approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Glufarelin is not listed among the registered food or drug products authorized by the FDA. It is crucial to be mindful of unregistered products making deceptive promises about curing diabetes or any other medical condition. It is advisable to rely on legitimate sources, such as the Department of Health (DOH), for accurate medical information.
Department of Health’s Advisory
The Department of Health (DOH) has emphasized that there is currently no single cure for diabetes. The DOH has cautioned the public against falling for marketing tactics used by products claiming to treat diabetes. In response to the fabricated quote card featuring Dr. Eric Tayag, the DOH has called on the public to source information solely from reliable platforms like the health department’s official website and Facebook page.
Conclusion
The quote card featuring Dr. Augusto Litonjua’s statement promoting Glufarelin as a diabetes cure is fake. The Facebook page PGH News Daily that posted the claim is not affiliated with the Philippine General Hospital (PGH). Glufarelin, the unregistered product being promoted, lacks FDA approval. It is crucial to be cautious of misleading claims and rely on legitimate sources such as the Department of Health (DOH) for accurate medical information. The public is advised to verify information through official platforms to avoid falling victim to deceptive advertising practices.
