NAFDAC raises alarm on circulation of fake insulin tea for diabetic patients
The National Agency for Food and Sedate Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised alarm on the circulation of fake ‘Insulin tea’ taken by Diabetic patients. In a statement released on Sunday, March 28 by the Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, cautioned against buying or taking the fake tea since of its negative health implications.
''NAFDAC wishes to inform the public of the circulation of an unregistered and a fake product called insulin tea claimed to decrease blood sugar level and ‘delete’ sugar within the body.
Please note that the NAFDAC number appeared on the packaging of this product (Nafdac Reg. No. 01-8662) is fake; the insulin tea poses a danger to the health of the public. Members of the public are beseeched to contact the nearest NAFDAC office with any information concerning the distribution, sale, and use of the fake insulin tea.'' the statement reads in part
She also advised those who had as of now bought and taken the product to report its adverse.
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