Ramadan fasting and Diabetes: 10 pitfalls to avoid

Abstract

Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the essential beliefs amongst Muslims. For the person with diabetes mellitus (DM), however, fasting
presents a major challenge. Indeed, Fasting Ramadan may predispose patients with DM to several risks such as hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia and
dehydration. Physicians should be ready to prepare their patients to this period in order to avoid risks. This paper provides physicians with 10 pitfalls
to avoid when educating patients with DM who decided to fast Ramadan.