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Long gap between meals during fasting can cause changes in the digestive system inside the body, which can cause problems for diabetic patients. There is a lot of change in sugar level during fasting. This may cause hypoglycemia to the patient. This is a sign of sudden low blood sugar and the patient may faint. Local 18 spoke to Aligarh’s diabetes specialist Dr. Hamid Ashraf about this. He says that if a diabetic patient is fasting during Ramzan, then he should keep some things in mind. Let us know why it is important to do this.
Aligarh. The holy month of Ramzan has started from February 19, in which full 30 fasts will be observed. These 30 days are considered very sacred. All people who believe in Islam keep fast during this period, which is called Roza. According to the Holy Quran, it is not necessary for sick people to fast, but many people keep fast for the whole month even if they have diabetes. However, in case of sugar problem, one should not compromise with food and drink. But by keeping some things in mind, diabetic patients can also keep fast.
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The number of hours of fasting in Ramadan depends on sunrise and sunset. During fasting, nothing is eaten from the first light of the morning till the sun sets. Long intervals between meals can cause changes in the digestive system inside the body, which can cause problems for diabetic patients. To avoid such problems, diabetic patients can consult a doctor. Dr. Hamid Ashraf, diabetes specialist at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, says that diabetic patients can also fast, but consultation with a doctor is necessary so that there is no negative impact on health.
Dr. Hamid explains that there is a lot of change in sugar level during fasting. This may cause hypoglycemia to the patient. This is a sign of sudden low blood sugar and the patient may faint. This means a sudden increase in sugar in the blood, which can cause weakness, thirst, headache and blurred vision. This problem can be managed by proper monitoring of insulin.
If diabetic patients are fasting during Ramadan, then they must check their blood sugar before starting. Dehydration during fasting is a common and serious risk, especially for diabetic patients. In such a situation, consume enough lemon water, buttermilk, coconut water, melon, fresh fruit juice with low sugar and rose syrup. For type one and type two diabetic patients or those who need to take insulin continuously, it is important to monitor their blood glucose at short intervals. If the patient’s sugar is less than 70 or reaches more than 300, he should break the fast immediately.
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