Islam has 1.8 billion adherents, making up about 24% of the world population. Ramadan is the holy month for Islamic community in which every individual is supposed to fast for 30 days with few exceptions. The following article gives fasting tips for diabetes patients during Ramadan. What Are The Risks Of Fasting For Diabetes Patients? Fasting during Ramadan can be a problem for diabetes patients as they must have regular and timely meals.
Fasting results in metabolic changes, thus, it is necessary to adjust the diabetes management plan. Patients with Type 1 diabetes are at a higher risk if they fast. Some of the complications associated with fasting are hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, dehydration and thrombosis. Here are some important recommendations to avoid these complications. Blood glucose monitoring : Frequent monitoring of blood sugar level is key to safe…
