Ramadan & Diabetes

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Pre-Ramadan assessment is crucial for safe fasting for patients with diabetes and should be conducted by physicians 6-8 weeks before Ramadan.
• Common complications associated with fasting during Ramadan include hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance.
• Key components for patient education for Ramadan should focus on risk quantification, blood glucose monitoring, fluid and dietary advice, physical activity and exercise advice, medication adjustments, when to break fast, and recognition of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia symptoms.