{"id":19728,"date":"2020-04-22T12:28:38","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T06:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.firstresponsehealthcare.com\/?p=19728"},"modified":"2025-08-22T17:20:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T11:50:32","slug":"managing-diabetes-during-ramadan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firstresponsehealthcare.com\/blog\/ae\/dubai\/managing-diabetes-during-ramadan\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Diabetes During Ramadan"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on:<\/b> 22nd April 2020\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRamadan being a month of prayer and fasting is something all Muslims do and plan on following. However, fasting can have serious health complications on Ramadan prayers suffering from diabetes. Most diabetes patients are advised to not fast during Ramadan, especially since the fasting periods can easily extend from 12 to 16 hours daily (depending on where you are). Breaking the fast is also an issue, as the body\u2019s reaction to the sudden inflow of sugars and food can affect your insulin levels drastically.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you have got diabetes and you want to fast during Ramadan make sure you speak to your treating doctor so they can help you decide if it\u2019s safe to do so.<\/strong>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStudies have shown that pre-Ramadan counseling reduces episodes of low blood glucose. Pre-Ramadan education provides a platform to remind people with diabetes about the importance of diet and exercise, and that regular glucose monitoring is essential to avoid complications, while reassuring them that this does not invalidate the fast.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA pre-Ramadan assessment with your doctor is vital if you are living with diabetes. Your doctor will support you to evaluate the risks, educate you on how to manage your diabetes during Ramadan, and work with you to produce a personal treatment plan to show you how to adjust your doses and fasting plan to complement Ramadan fasting hours.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you are taking medication which lowers blood glucose \u2013 <\/strong>Consult your physician on whether or not it is advisable for you to fast, and what modifications are required to either the insulin or tablet regimen.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDo not stop insulin injections if you have Type 1 (insulin-dependent) Diabetes \u2013<\/strong> Patients with Type 1 Diabetes need insulin in their bodies at all times, both night and day. Please talk with your doctor regarding how to adjust your doses and regimen for Ramadan. It may be that for the month of Ramadan, the type of insulin you use could change to be more suited to fasting.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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