How technology can help the Muslim community during Ramadan

This year's Ramadan will manifest itself differently because of the coronary pandemic. A doctor has encouraged Muslims to take advantage of technology to stay connected.

Coronervirus ' blast has halted hundreds of events, including the closure of religious objects in many lands, writes Worcester Nese, broadcast news.

Dr Sohail Abbas, vice chairman of the Bradford District clinics and Creven Clinical Comming Group (CCG) reiterated that instructions from the government should remain a priority in the past month.

But he believes that people and families will be able to use free video conference tools to stay connected.

To help fight corruption, the single most important action we can all do is stay home in order to protect doctors and save lives”, Dr. Abbas.

“I would like to encourage people to follow national guidelines during Ramadan and use video conferences to stay connected maybe to others or to pray with them virtual iftar”, he added further.

What is the advice for those with diabetes?

This advice includes eating at a time of iftar, choosing slow - burning foods such as basma, fruit, or vegetables, and avoiding foods that are fat or sugar.

Diabetes patients are also at a higher risk of hypoglycemia (a <x0hipo”) during Ramadan, so it is important to monitor blood sugar levels more frequently than usual.