Festivals such as Navratri and Ramadan bring faith, family and fasting together. However, people with diabetes need to take extra care while fasting.
Fasting can sometimes cause low blood sugar, high blood sugar, dehydration or other complications, particularly when medicines and meal timings change.
If you have diabetes and plan to fast, speak to your doctor beforehand. Do not change or skip diabetes medicines on your own. Your doctor may need to adjust medication according to your fasting schedule.
During non-fasting hours, choose balanced meals containing vegetables, pulses, protein and suitable whole grains. Avoid large amounts of sweets, fried foods and sugary drinks. Drink sufficient water between meals, especially during hot weather.
Monitor your blood sugar more frequently while fasting. If you experience severe weakness, dizziness, confusion, sweating, shaking or other warning symptoms, break the fast and seek medical advice.
Fasting may not be safe for everyone with diabetes.
At Sevayan Hospital, our advice is simple: respect your faith, but never compromise your health. Plan your fasting with your doctor.
Fasting can be meaningful, but diabetes requires planning. Speak to your doctor before fasting during Navratri or Ramadan.
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Dr Barish Baran Bose / Family Medicine
25 years of Clinical Experience
MBBS, DTM, DCH (Dublin), MMed (Edin)
