Most diabetic patients in the Muslim world fast. According to one estimate, about 50 million diabetic patients worldwide fast. However, diabetic patients may experience complications if they fast without consulting a doctor. During the month of Ramadan, diabetic patients may experience complications such as low blood sugar or hypoglycemia.
In addition, there may be an increase in blood sugar or hyperglycemia, diabetes, ketoacidosis, dehydration or dehydration.
Symptoms of hypoglycemia:
- Excessive appetite
- Body trembling, chest throbbing
- Dizziness, abnormal behavior
- Blurred vision. Convulsions, fainting.
If such symptoms occur, blood sugar should be tested and if it is less than 3.9 mmol / L, it is better to break the fast.
Rules of eating in Ramadan
Eat Sahri as late as possible. You cannot fast without playing sahri.
Drink plenty of water in Iftar, avoid frying as much as possible.
It is better not to eat sweet food in Iftar. For example, sugary drinks, sweet fruits (bananas, dates, oranges, malts) should be avoided.
♦ Coconut water, lemon juice without sugar can be eaten.
♦ Dinner cannot be omitted. It is better to eat small meals every two hours in Iftar without eating too much at once.
After Iftar, you can walk or exercise if you want. However, there is no need for extra exercise or walking after Tarabi prayers.
It is better to check for diabetes two hours after iftar and two hours before iftar. This will show whether the blood sugar is increasing after Iftar and whether the blood sugar is decreasing before Iftar.
Diabetic patients should consult their diabetes and hormonal pathologist before Ramadan to adjust the dose of medicine and insulin.