• By Sharad Prakash Asthana
  • Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:27 PM (IST)
  • Source:JNM
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Fact Check: A viral video on social media is claiming that baking soda can cure diabetes. The clip features TV anchor Sudhir Chaudhary and Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad allegedly discussing a baking soda-based remedy for diabetes. The post also includes a link, with Prasad appearing to encourage viewers to click on it for more information.

Vishvas News investigated the viral video and found that the video was tampered with, using AI tools. The audio is AI-generated, and the link provided is a phishing attempt that may lead to possible data theft. Medical experts have also clarified that there is no scientific evidence supporting the treatment of diabetes with baking soda (or sodium bicarbonate).

Viral Post

A Facebook user named Llm07 posted the video on May 26, 2025, with the caption, "67-year-old man from Jaipur got rid of diabetes permanently with baking soda - doctors are surprised."

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Investigation

To verify the viral claim, we thoroughly examined the video, investigated the provided link, and consulted various reputable sources regarding the use of baking soda for treating diabetes.

Video

First, we analysed the video closely – which is about 10 minutes long and composed of three separate clips. In the first clip, Chaudhary is seen discussing with a Jaipur-based couple who allegedly cured their diabetes using the baking soda method. The second clip features a woman with the news agency PTI’s mic visible. The third clip shows Prasad, and another news agency ANI’s mic. The presence of different mic IDs and seemingly unrelated footage raised suspicions about the video’s authenticity.

Additionally, we also conducted a Google keyword search to find any news related to the Jaipur couple mentioned by Chaudhary, but found no such story reported anywhere.

We extracted key frames from the video clip featuring the woman and searched them using Google Lens, but found no relevant information.

Next, we took a relevant frame from the video clip of Prasad and searched it using Google Lens. This led us to a video published on May 5, 2025, on ANI's official X (formerly Twitter) handle. In this original video, Prasad is seen delivering a statement concerning the Pahalgam attack, expressing solidarity with the government. However, the specific statement attributed to him in the viral video is entirely absent from this authentic ANI footage.

We also contacted our partner, the Deepfakes Analysis Unit (DAU), for expert input on the viral video. DAU (an initiative of MCA), checked the video. Using Hive AI's audio detector, the team found that approximately 60 seconds of the audio appeared genuine, while the rest showed signs of possible AI manipulation. Specifically, traces of tampering were detected in segments featuring Chaudhary.

Hiya, an audio analysis tool, also indicated a high possibility that the audio track was either AI-created or altered using AI.

This shows that AI tools were used in creating the video.

Questionable links

Next, keeping cybersecurity in mind, we clicked on the link provided in the viral post. It led to a blank page with no visible video or information.

Cybersecurity expert and Indian Cyber Army founder Kislay Chaudhary warned against clicking such links, as they could lead to both data breaches and financial loss. These links may contain hidden malicious code designed to steal personal information.

This confirms that the post contains a phishing link, which could potentially compromise users’ personal data.

Baking soda treatment claims

We spoke to Dr Gladbin Tyagi, Chief Medical Officer of Swami Dayanand Hospital, Delhi. He said that there is no scientific evidence supporting the claim that baking soda can treat diabetes. No such study supports this method. He advises those with diabetes to consult a qualified doctor and focus on lifestyle modifications for effective management.

This indicates that there is no scientific evidence supporting the claim.

We also reviewed the profile of the user who shared the digitally created video. The account appears to have been created on April 1, 2025.

Conclusion: This video featuring Sudhir Chaudhary and SP MP Awadhesh Prasad promoting baking soda as a treatment for diabetes is digitally created using AI tools. Experts have confirmed signs of audio tampering. Medical professionals state that there is no scientific evidence supporting the use of baking soda as a treatment for diabetes.

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