{"id":828,"date":"2023-02-24T12:22:56","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T12:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livingdiabetes.com\/?p=828"},"modified":"2025-12-02T20:17:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T20:17:02","slug":"ramadan-and-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livingdiabetes.com\/ur\/ramadan-and-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Ramadan and diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Ramadan and diabetes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">The month of Ramadan is a blessed month. It is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is compulsory for all healthy Muslims to fast this month. However, Allah has given exceptions for people with serious medical illnesses. Some patients with diabetes mellitus are exempt depending on the type of diabetes, complications, and medications. Nevertheless, even people who are exempt due to their health-related problem ends up fasting. [1]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">During Ramadan, people eat significant, high-fat or high-carbohydrate meals at Iftar (sunset) and Suhoor (sunrise). People without diabetes can easily cope with this change in the pattern of eating and diet. However, people with diabetes find it difficult to manage this. This is especially the case if you are taking tablets or Insulin.  After eating a large meal at Iftar or Suhoor, blood sugars can go very high. During fasting, there is a significant risk of developing low blood sugar. [2]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What should we do if we want to fast?<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Ramadan and diabetes<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">It is essential to speak to your doctor before Ramadan. It is advised to contact your doctor <strong>6 to 8 weeks before the start of Ramadan<\/strong>. However, if this is not possible, then speak to your doctors as soon as possible. Your doctor will be able to let you know about your risk. This is based on guidelines and recommendations from experts. [3]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Low Risk<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">People with good diabetes control below 53 mmol\/mol or 7% who are treated with diet control or medication which does not cause hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) (e.g., metformin, pioglitazone, acarbose, sitagliptin, vildagliptin, linagliptin or similar, liraglutide or similar and dapagliflozin or similar) can choose to fast. [3]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Medium Risk<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">People with average control of diabetes (&gt; 7% (53 mmol\/mol) but &lt; 8% (64 mmol\/mol)) can fast with caution and under advice from doctors. In addition to metformin, pioglitazone, acarbose, sitagliptin, vildagliptin, linagliptin or similar, liraglutide or similar and dapagliflozin or similar people could also be taking glucose-lowering medications like Gliclazide or glimepiride or once a day insulin. [3]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Blood glucose should be monitored very regularly, and the dose and timing of medication need to be adjusted.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">High Risk<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Type 2 diabetes with poor diabetes control (between 8% (64mmol\/mol) to 10% (86 mmol\/mol))<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Type 1 diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Patients who have complications affecting their kidney<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Patients taking insulin more than once per day<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">During pregnancy and type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Very High Risk<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Patients who fall into this group must not fast. This group includes people who have: [3]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Recent hospital admission due to diabetes like severe high blood glucose (diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemia or severe hypoglycemia).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">People who cannot feel their low blood glucose<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">People who suffer from repeated low blood glucose<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">People with very poor diabetes control (HbA1c &gt; 10% (86 mmol\/mol))<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">People who have severe diabetes-related complications like having dialysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Old age or illness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">If people in high-risk or very high-risk groups end up fasting, then they should check their blood glucose more often and be willing to have breakfast if blood glucose is not controlled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">When should fast be broken?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Fast should be broken if blood glucose is very low (&lt; 70 mg\/dl or 3.9 mmol\/L) or high (&gt; 300mg\/dl or 16.6 mmol\/L). [4]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">How often blood glucose should be tested?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Blood glucose should be tested as often as needed. Blood glucose should be tested if a person feels unwell or develop symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose). [4]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Blood glucose should be checked before iftar and suhoor, 2-3 hours after iftar and suhoor and halfway through fast. [4]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">What is the risk during fasting?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">People with diabetes can suffer three main problems<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Hypoglycemia (Low Blood glucose \u2013 &lt;4 mmol\/l or 70 mg\/dl)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Hyperglycemia (High Blood Glucose \u2013 16.6 mmol\/l or 300mg\/dl)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Dehydration<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">What is the meaning of hypoglycemia or low blood glucose?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Blood glucose below 4 mmol\/L is low blood glucose or hypoglycemia. If blood glucose is below 4 mmol\/L, then fast should be broken.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">How should a person feel when blood glucose goes below 4 mmol\/L (70 mg\/dl)?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">The person will feel unwell and can experience the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Shaky<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Sweating<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Cold<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Palpitations (feeling heart beating fast)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Hunger<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Unable to concentrate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">In severe cases, a person can become confused or lose consciousness or develop a seizure. Family and friends should be informed to look out for these symptoms in the person with diabetes. They should help in treating you, or if you are unconscious, then call the ambulance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">How should low blood glucose be treated?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Once it is confirmed that blood glucose is low then fast should and must be broken immediately. Following things can be used:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">150-200 ml of pure fruit juice or<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Glucose tablet (4-6) or<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">4-5 Jelly babies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">A small snack should also be taken. Blood glucose should be retested in 15 minutes. If blood glucose is still below 4 mmol\/L or 70 mg\/dl, then the above treatment must be repeated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">How should I feel if my blood glucose is high?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Blood glucose above 16.6 mmol\/L or 300mg\/dl is termed high. In this case, it is advised that fast should and must be broken.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">A person will be extremely tired, thirsty and passing lots of urine. This can lead to dehydration. If high blood glucose levels persist, then this can lead to hospitalization and life-threatening condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">How to avoid high blood glucose?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">The best way to control blood glucose is to take medication as per advised by the doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Drink plenty of fluid\/liquid between Iftar and suhoor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Avoid or limit food with high glucose or fat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">How will I feel if I become dehydrated?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">A person can feel dizzy, have blurred vision and become confused. In severe cases, a person can lose consciousness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">How to avoid dehydration?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Drink plenty of sugar-free fluid between Iftar and Sahoor. Avid or limit food and fluid with high sugar content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">How should oral medications for diabetes be adjusted?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">It is important to speak to your doctor before making any changes in medication. Below, we present some of general guidance:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">If medication is taken once a day, then it is advised to take the medication with Iftar.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">If the medication is taken twice a day, then it should be taken at Iftar and Sahoor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">In most cases, the dose of Metformin, pioglitazone, acarbose, sitagliptin or similar and Liraglutide or similar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Sulfonylurea can cause hypoglycemia. However, if sulfonylurea is not taken, then blood glucose can also go very high. The dose will need to adjust and should be done with the advice of the doctor. If the blood glucose is well controlled then, then the dose of the tablets can be reduced to 75% of the total dose. The morning dose should be taken with Iftar.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">How should Insulin adjusted during Ramadan?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Insulin can cause hypoglycemia. However, if Insulin is not taken, then blood glucose can also go very high. The dose will need to adjust and should be done with the advice of the doctor. If blood glucose is well controlled, then the dose can be reduced to 75% of the total dose. A higher or full dose is taken at Iftar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">It is important to speak to your doctor before making any changes in medication. Below, we present some of general guidance:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Once a daily dose of long or intermediate-acting should be taken with Iftar.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Below advice is for people who have decided to fast despite being allowed not to fast:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Twice a day mixed or intermediate or long-acting insulin: Take the usual dose at Iftar and half the dose at Sahoor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Three times intermediate or mixed Insulin: Take the usual dose at Iftar and half dose at Sahoor. Mid-day insulin should be omitted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Basal-bolus insulin: Take a usual dose of long-acting at Iftar and short-acting with Iftar and Sahoor. The dose will need to be adjusted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Insulin pump: Basal rate will need to be adjusted. For this, guidance from a specialist diabetologist should be taken.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>It is advised to trial one or two days of fasting during the preceding month of Ramadan, e.g., in Shabaan.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"related-posts-section\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; padding: 20px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #0073aa;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #0073aa;\">Related Articles You May Find Helpful<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/livingdiabetes.com\/net-carbs-vs-total-carbs-what-diabetics-need-to-know\/\" style=\"color: #0073aa; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500;\">\u2192 Net Carbs vs. Total Carbs: What Diabetics Need to Know<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/livingdiabetes.com\/the-science-behind-carbohydrate-timing-for-diabetics\/\" style=\"color: #0073aa; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500;\">\u2192 The Science Behind Carbohydrate Timing for Diabetics<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/livingdiabetes.com\/reversing-insulin-resistance-a-practical-guide-to-restoring-your-health\/\" style=\"color: #0073aa; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500;\">\u2192 Reversing Insulin Resistance: A Practical Guide to Restoring Your Health<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">To read summary guidance, <a href=\"https:\/\/livingdiabetes.com\/ramadan-and-diabetes-general-guidance\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>References and Further Reading<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/about-diabetes\/looking-after-diabetes\/ramadan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diabetes UK. (n.d.). Diabetes and Ramadan.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK581875\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shaikh, S., et al. (2022). Diabetes Management During Ramadan. In: Endotext [Internet]. MDText.com, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesresearchclinicalpractice.com\/article\/S0168-8227(21)00545-3\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hassanein, M., et al. (2022). Diabetes and Ramadan: Practical guidelines 2021. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 185, 109185.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/idf.org\/media\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DAR-guide-to-safe-fast-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Diabetes Federation. (n.d.). Diabetes and Ramadan: Practical Guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ramadan and diabetes The month of Ramadan is a blessed month. It is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is compulsory for all healthy Muslims to fast this month. 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