Sunday 29 June 2014
Diabetes and Fasting:
ª The risks associated with Fasting in Diabetes patients include…
Ø Hypoglycemia
Ø Hyperglycemia
Ø Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Ø Dehydration
Ø Thrombosis
ª The healthcare professionals should be aware of potential risks associated with fasting in diabetics and appropriate measures to mitigate those risks.
ª The diabetics should undergo Pre-Ramadan medical assessment 1-2 months before Ramadan.
ª During assessment, the diabetics should be informed about the risks associated with Fasting, advice to monitor them and changes in diet or medication regimen.
ª Ramadan-focused structured education should be targeted both the healthcare professionals and the diabetics.
ª The healthcare professionals should be trained to achieve safer fasting in diabetics. The education program should include informations on basics of “Diabetes and Fasting” such as
Ø Glucose monitoring
Ø Meal planning to avoid hypoglycemia and dehydration
Ø Meal choices to avoid postprandial hyperglycemia
Ø Timing and intensity of physical activity during fasting
Ø Use of diabetes-related medications and their potential risk during fasting
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