Fact Check: Can a 5-minute Japanese exercise cure diabetes in 2 weeks?
An Instagram post claims that a 5-minute Japanese exercise cures diabetes in 2 weeks. The claim is False.
Claim
The Instagram reel claims that "a 5-minute Japanese exercise cure diabetes in 2 weeks without even cutting off sweets from the diet. The Instagram user holistictaichihealing has posted a reel which states, "I permanently eliminated diabetes from my life. I managed to reduce my blood sugar from 15 millimole to 5 and I achieved this in just 2 weeks. If you don't believe me, then try practicing this Japanese gymnastics routine. Do it for 5 minutes each day and you'll see results. During the first week, your well-being improves. Your pancreas begins to recover. It even starts producing insulin. By the second week, your blood sugar levels normalize. I didn't even have to give up sweets. It's nothing short of miraculous."
The post has 23,565 likes and can be accessed here.
Fact Check
The user's claim is False. Exercise helps manage and prevent diabetes, but there is no scientific evidence that a 5-minute Japanese workout can cure diabetes in two weeks.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it makes. Insulin is a hormone responsible for controlling blood sugar levels. When diabetes is not well managed, it can lead to high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), which over time can cause serious damage to the nerves, blood vessels, and other organs.
Dr Akhil Krishna, Associate Consultant, Endocrinology & Diabetes, KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum, "5 minutes of daily Japanese exercise is not a proven cure or reversal for diabetes, especially not within a mere two weeks. Japanese exercise is indeed a gentle, health-promoting exercise that can play a positive role in diabetes management as part of a comprehensive lifestyle plan. Scientific studies support that regular Japanese exercise practice over the long term can modestly improve blood sugar control, lower stress, improve balance, and enhance quality of life for type 2 diabetes patients. However, the specific claims of the Holistic Japanese exercise healing method go far beyond the evidence. The notion of achieving normal blood sugars while “not giving up sweets” is a fantasy that ignores basic nutrition science. No exercise, let alone a brief one, can allow unlimited sugar intake without consequences."
Dr. Achintya Sharma, MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Vascular Surgery), Senior Consultant, Max Healthcare added, "Japanese exercise is not a scientically proven treatment for diabetes , life style modification is an essentia pillar in long term Managment of Diabetes Mellitus , but unrealistic and false propaganda regarding treatment not only creates wrong narrative but plays with lives of patient. Only proven treatment for DM is following healthy lifestyle and taking medications. A qualified professional is the right person to guide u in this regards,"
Medical Dialogues Final Take
While exercise is a proven tool in the prevention and management of diabetes, there is no scientific evidence or medical consensus to support the claim that any form of exercise—including a 5-minute Japanese routine—can cure diabetes in just two weeks. Reviews and studies from respected journals highlight the role of physical activity in improving blood glucose control and preventing complications, but none identify exercise as a cure.
Hence, the claim that "a 5-minute Japanese routine can cure diabetes in just two weeks" is False.
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