Diabetes and Hajj: Doctor’s Awareness Program

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Common health complications experienced by pilgrims with diabetes during Hajj include hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, dehydration, heat stroke, foot injury and infections.
• Education programs for diabetes patients should be done before Hajj and cover medication adjustments, diet, and vaccinations.
• During Hajj, diabetes patients are advised to monitor their blood glucose levels, continue their medications, stay hydrated, take regular balanced meals, and keep a diabetes emergency kit on them.