Ramazan Fasting by Diabetes: How to Fast Safely

Most Muslims worldwide fast during the holy Ramadan season, as it is an essential part of their spiritual life. Most people can do so without problems; however, that is not true of those who live with diabetes. So, what should you consider when deciding whether to fast so that you do not risk your well - being or face a health problem?

Type of diabetes: If you have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, it is especially important that you be aware that there are various risk factors associated with fasting, since your health is deteriorating by insulin. You are at risk of hypoglycemia or hypo (too low blood glucose) unless you reduce insulin enough, and hyperglycemia (very high blood glucose), if you stop taking drugs. These health issues, along with dehydration, blood clots, and diabetes, are higher in people with Type 1 diabetes compared with Type 2.

Counsel to help you fast safely:

Consult your healthcare provider

Your healthcare team may advise you on how to maintain a good control of diabetes. Make sure you discuss monitoring and treatment of emergencies if they arise, and ask them to suggest any specific change of Ramadan in your diet, lifestyle, dosage and time of your treatment or insulin regime.

Monitor blood glucose

It is recommended that you have more frequent glucose monitoring than usual when you fast until you understand the safety of your revised insulin regime. The International Alliance of Diabetes and Ramadan confirms that piercing the skin for blood glucose analysis does not disrupt fasting.

Eat and Drink Healthyly

Good food is especially important at this time, and maintaining a healthful food plan will help you to avoid excessive carbs and fatty foods at sunset. Include slower foods with a lower lycemic index, and try not to have too much sugar and fat food. Also, plan when to take your diabetes drug.

Never skip meal before dawn

The syphyr's meal, eaten just before dawn, is fundamental and should not be overlooked, should be the most abundant meal of the day to give you steady energy. This meal is recommended to be rich in fiber, whole cereals, and complex carbs (such as oats, sour bread, doscous, and brown rice) because they digest more slowly than other types of starting meals.

Stay hydrated

Make sure that you drink plenty of fluids, try drinking two cups of sugar - free, caffeine - free liquids every hour to stay hydrated, with a target of at least two quarts [2 L] between sunset and sunrise. Also, choose foods rich in fluids (pertimes, such as cucumbers, green peppers, and tomatoes, and fruits such as watermelons and strawberries) to ensure that you are well hydrated during the day.

When you break the Fast,

Do not fast one to two palm trees and one cup of water. Three dates are equal to 15 grams of carbs. This will provide an immediate boost to energy and hydration to help calm hunger and prevent overindulgence at the beginning of your main meal. Drink plenty of water behind Iftar and take a walk to digest your meal.

Physical Activity

You can continue to do your normal physical activity. However, excessive physical activity should be avoided, as this may increase the risk of hypoglychemia, especially during hours before sundown.