India, July 28 -- Giloy has long been used in traditional medicine and is often promoted as a natural remedy for diabetes. Many people drink giloy juice hoping it will lower their blood sugar levels or even reverse the condition. But can this popular herb really do that?

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Gagandeep Singh, MBBS, Founder, Redial Clinic, New Delhi, and Specialist in Metabolic Medicine and Diabetes Reversal, explained what the science says about giloy and why it should never replace evidence-based diabetes management. (Also read: India gets its first dengue vaccine: Doctors explain who can take it, how it works and whether it's right for you )

According to Dr Singh, he frequently meets patients who place immense faith in...