Open AccessRamadan and Diabetes: What About Non-Fasting Patients with Diabetes?
Author(s) -
Imane Motaib,
Fatima-Zahra Rhmari Tlemçani,
Mohamed Khalis,
Soukaina Laidi,
Saloua Elamari,
Asma Chadli
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.853
H-Index - 43
ISSN - 1178-7007
DOI - 10.2147/dmso.s354627
Subject(s) - medicine , diabetes mellitus , glycated hemoglobin , hypoglycemia , body mass index , waist , anthropometry , type 2 diabetes , triglyceride , endocrinology , cholesterol , pediatrics
The management of diabetes during Ramadan is well codified. International guidelines recommend avoiding fasting for patients with the risk of complications. However, during Ramadan drastic changes occur in lifestyles habits. Our study aims to evaluate the impact of the month of Ramadan on the lifestyle habits and metabolic profile of non-fasting patients with diabetes.