Wellness guru Sarah Wilson has weighed in on the Belle Gibson controversy , saying too many health bloggers do not understand their power and responsibility . Ms Gibson , founder of the popular Whole Pantry app , has faced intense criticism since doubts were raised about whether she has terminal cancer . Ms Wilson , author of I Quit Sugar , told Daily Mail Australia that the incident was 'unfortunate ' and that health bloggers have a huge responsibility to their followers . 'The real issue that 's going on is there 's a lot of people out there not taking on board the responsibility that comes with all this , ' she said . Scroll down for video . I Quit Sugar author Sarah Wilson told Daily Mail Australia many bloggers are 'not taking on board the responsibility ' that comes with publishing . Whole Pantry founder Belle Gibson last week said she would issue an explanatory statement , but it has not materialised . ' I do n't know that you need to be a dietitian to share information about your health journey . 'If you are somebody who works online and you claim to be a ( health ) blogger you have to take on certain responsibilities . 'You have to ensure you train yourself up in all of that ( science ) . That 's what I see is n't happening . 'There 's a lot of people out there who are't taking on the responsibility of being a disseminator of information . 'We 've got to be very transparent and acknowledge the science is not categorical - but respect the science that is there . ' Ms Wilson has said in a blog about the issue that 'diet ca n't cure disease ' . Ms Gibson has stayed mum about her health since admitting in an interview with The Australian that her previous claims cancer had spread to her blood , spleen , uterus and liver may have been a 'misdiagnosis ' . In the weeks since doubts were raised about Belle Gibson 's cancer and charitable donations , her US and Australian publishers have withdrawn support for her recipe books . In the weeks since , her US and Australian publishers have withdrawn support for her recipe books . The Whole Pantry iPhone app has been removed from the Apple Store and her much-touted Apple Watch app is no longer showcased on the technology company 's website . In an interview with Daily Mail Australia last Tuesday , Ms Gibson said she understood why many of her followers were upset , but she criticised the 'maliciousness ' of some critics . She said she would release a statement addressing concerns about her , but that it was 'taking longer than anticipated ' due to 'constantly arising issues ' and articles she needed to stay on top of . Asked if the statement would address concerns about her medical history , she said : 'Of course , and every which otherwise possible . ' The statement has not been released and she has not responded to questions .
I Quit Sugar author Sarah Wilson has said too many 'wellness warriors ' are not taking responsibility for their actions . Her words come in the wake of intense criticism of Whole Pantry founder Belle Gibson . Doubts have been raised over Ms Wilson 's terminal cancer claims and charitable donations . Ms Gibson said : 'There 's a lot of people out there not taking on board the responsibility that comes with this ' Ms Wilson told Daily Mail Australia she would issue an explanatory statement last week - but she has n't issued an explanation .