Diet trend in Yemen raises concerns among health professionals

A surge in diabetes patients at Taiz’s Republican Hospital has been linked to a controversial diet promoted by former Egyptian doctor Diaa el-Awadi, who advised patients to stop their insulin and medications. Many, like 67-year-old Murad al-Adimi, followed his restrictive diet, which excludes various foods, leading to severe health crises. Medical professionals warn that this trend, fueled by misinformation on social media, poses serious risks to patients’ health and emphasizes the importance of adhering to prescribed treatments.

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