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DIABETES & FASTING
1.While fasting is an important spiritual aspect of many religions it can lead to health problems for people with diabetes.One of the longest periods of fasting is the Islamic month of Ramadan during which guidance for people with Diabetes is key.
1.While fasting is an important spiritual aspect of many religions it can lead to health problems for people with diabetes.One of the longest periods of fasting is the Islamic month of Ramadan during which guidance for people with Diabetes is key.
2. If you treat your diabetes with certain medications such as insulin, there is danger of the blood sugar levels after fasting becoming too low. This can lead to a hypoglycaemia, or having your blood sugar levels too high which can lead to Diabetic Ketoacidosis.....
3... (DKA), which would require hospital treatment. The symptoms of DKA include feeling very thirsty and passing a lot of urine.
If one is fasting & doesn't take in fluids to reduce their thirst,this will accelerate dehydration and they will require urgent admission to hospital.
If one is fasting & doesn't take in fluids to reduce their thirst,this will accelerate dehydration and they will require urgent admission to hospital.
