ArticleBMJ global health2016
Fasting with diabetes: a prospective observational study.
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- Pooled it
- Factors associated with hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic events during Ramadan among persons with diabetes in Qatar.BMJ open diabetes research & care · 2026Article
- Examining Associations Between Fasting Behavior, Orthorexia Nervosa, and Eating Disorders.Nutrients · 2024Article
- Management of diabetes during fasting and COVID-19 - Challenges and solutions.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2020Article
- Role of 24-hour Helpline Service in the Management of Diabetes During the Holy Month of Ramadan.Cureus · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo determine the proportion of diabetic patients who develop adverse glycaemic events when fasting regularly.
designProspective observational study conducted at a tertiary care hospital in South Asia. Five hundred and twenty-three patients were assessed for eligibility, and 150 were included in the final analysis. Diabetic patients over 18 years of age who were willing to fast regularly and make a chart of their daily blood sugar levels were included in the study. The main outcome measures were hypoglycaemic and hyperglycaemic events. Frequencies and percentages were calculated for quantitative variables, while mean±SD were documented for qualitative variables. Relative risk was calculated as a measure of association.
resultsOf a total of 150 individuals, 10% experienced hypoglycaemia, while 3.3% reported hyperglycaemic episodes. Only 8.7% of the participants discontinued one or more fasts; however, none of them required hospitalisation. There is a negative association between a visit to a physician by diabetic patients before they begin to fast regularly and the risk of developing hypoglycaemia (relative risk 0.73).
conclusionsMany diabetic patients who fast regularly are at high risk of adverse glycaemic events. Most diabetics do not consult their physicians before fasting to adjust medications and lifestyle. Various strategies should be planned and implemented for the awareness and education of such patients to avoid adverse glycaemic events and subsequent complications.
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