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Exercise: Physical activity is good for diabetic patients and normal levels of it may be maintained during the month of Ramadan. However, it is recommended to avoid excessive exercise especially during the last hours of fasting (before sunset) as there is an increased risk of developing hypoglycemia, which is a serious complication. Fasting during Ramadan can affect your diabetes management. Talk to your doctor before Ramadan to adjust your medication. Test your blood sugar more often – it doesn't break your fast. Know the signs of hypos (low blood sugar) and treat them immediately if they occur, even if it means breaking Ramadan has a major impact on the management of diabetes in the Muslim population. During the holy month, nothing can enter the body (food-drink-medicine) from dawn to sunset (daylight hours). The impact of fasting during Ramadan on diabetes requires discipline, preparation and the willingness to break the fast if necessary. Best Foods for a Ramadan Diabetic Diet. A balanced Ramadan diabetic diet ensures steady blood sugar levels while supporting energy needs. 1. Best Foods for Suhoor (Pre-Dawn Meal) Complex Carbohydrates: Oats, whole wheat bread, brown rice (slow digestion prevents sugar spikes). High-Fibre Foods: Beans, lentils, and vegetables (regulate blood sugar). Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and is obligatory for all healthy Muslims from the age of puberty. Though individuals with some illness and serious medical conditions, including some people with diabetes, can be exempted from fasting, many will fast anyway. Frequently Asked Questions on Diabetes and Ramadan Q1. Can I fast during Ramadan if I have diabetes? Consult your doctor before Ramadan to determine if fasting is safe for you, considering your diabetes type, medication, and overall health. A personalized plan might be necessary, and you may need to modify or forgo fasting. Q2. One of them is that people who are ill or have medical conditions do not have to fast. This can include people living with diabetes. “I know that Ramadan is a very important time of year for Muslims around the world. It is important to ensure that people who are living with diabetes only fast after discussing it first with their diabetes team. Typically, people with Type 2 diabetes that is well-controlled, who manage their diabetes with medications and lifestyles, may be OK fasting during Ramadan, so long as they can adjust their medications under the guidance of their care team. To address the need for a culturally tailored standard for diabetes care during the month of Ramadan, a multidisciplinary team of clinicians gathered to design an empowerment-based An individualised patient-centric treatment plan is essential to allow both type 1 and type 2 patients to achieve optimal glycaemic outcomes but enable them to observe a risk-free month of fasting during Ramadan. Please refer to specific sick-day rules guidelines in times of illness for drug dose modifications. Abstract Background: Fasting during Ramadan is an Islamic rule. Although previous review studies have assessed the impact of Ramadan on cardiovascular risk factors, athlete performance, diabetes and transplantation, in this study we have appraised some on these reviews by focusing on limitations and also, we have reviewed more recently published study and several recent studies, which are not The aim of the current study, therefore, was to examine glycemic control among Muslim and Jewish populations with type 2 diabetes – prior to and following the Ramadan fast. We hypothesized that an association would be seen between the Ramadan fast and worsened glycemic control in Muslim participants compared non-Muslim patients. Patients with diabetes, especially those with type 1 diabetes, who fast during Ramadan, are at increased risk for development of diabetic ketoacidosis, particularly if their diabetes is poorly controlled before Ramadan . In addition, the risk for diabetic ketoacidosis may be further increased due to excessive reduction of insulin dosages based However, according to the Epidemiology of Diabetes and Ramadan study, 43% of individuals with type 1 diabetes do fast. 1 Due to the long hours of fasting, the main concern is the associated increased risk of hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis. 1, 12 Patients with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes, those with unstable plasma glucose Is Fasting Good for Diabetes? More research is needed to know if fasting is safe long term, whether you have diabetes or not. Most studies on the effects of intermittent fasting have been done on The Epidemiology of Diabetes and Ramadan (EPIDIAR) study showed significant increase in all forms of hypoglycemia among people with diabetes during Ramadan fasting.79 Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) for prevention and treatment could serve as a good tool to minimize the hypoglycemic episodes during Ramadan fasting. Ramadan and smoking People with diabetes who smoke have increased risk of heart disease. During Ramadan, Muslims must abstain from smoking (including Vaping, Shisha and any form of tobacco consumption) during the fasting period. As Ramadan is a time of self-control and discipline, it is a good time to give up smoking. Development of updated guidelines for management of diabetes in Ramadan Fasting is of paramount importance. Nonetheless, evidence-based guidelines in the field of Ramadan Fasting and Diabetes are scarce. Moreover, findings of some recent research The Epidemiology of Diabetes and Ramadan (EPIDIAR) study showed significant increase in all forms of hypoglycemia among people with diabetes during Ramadan fasting. 79 Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) for prevention and treatment could serve as a good tool to minimize the hypoglycemic episodes during Ramadan fasting. As Muslims in the Midlands prepare for the Holy Month of Ramadan — starting at the end of this week — NHS diabetes experts in the Midlands are offering important advice for people with diabetes who may be considering fasting during this time. One Leicester-based GP and professor shares his fasting advice in a series []
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