Demand For “Prediabetes” Supplements Exposes Marketing Risks
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Navigating legally among claims for prediabetes or blood sugar levels is tricky. Experts discuss what keeps a claim legal and what crosses the line, and spotlight other disease categories that can get firms in trouble if claims are not crafted properly.
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