Ramadan & Diabetes Care

Keeping the Ramadan fast is an essential part of Islamic faith. Most people living with diabetes can observe the Ramadan fast in a safe and fulfilling manner, provided the appropriate knowledge (ilm) is shared with them. This includes education about risk stratification, pre-Ramadan preparation, lifestyle and drug modification, as well as monitoring of health.

Key Features :

• The third edition offers in-depth explanations of how fasting affects diabetics physiology and the complexities of managing diabetes during Ramadan.
• Contains the most recent clinical knowledge and recommendations for diabetics fasting throughout Ramadan.
• Additional chapters on using technology for safe fasting and diabetic-friendly Ramadan recipes.
• Includes diabetes treatment for specific population such as children, adolescents, women, and the elderly during Ramadan.
• Diabetes management in the presence of comorbid conditions during the holy month of Ramadan is also elaborated upon.
• Written by professionals from around the world with experience in handling person living with diabetes during the holy month of Ramadan.