The month of Ramadan will last until April 9.
If the patient's sugar level is less than 70 or reaches more than 300 milligrams per deciliter, he or she should end the fast immediately.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and has a special meaning in Islam. According to the beliefs of Muslims, in this month, the first verses of the Quran, the holy book of Islam, were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Ramadan began on March 11 and will last until April 9 and Muslims observe the fast called Roza to establish a closer connection with the divinity, Allah.
According to the Holy Quran, it is not mandatory for people suffering from health problems to observe fasting. They, however, can do it despite suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes and blood sugar levels by following some tips. A doctor from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College named Dr. Sheelu Shafiq Siddiqi spoke about these tips in a conversation with Local18 Uttar Pradesh.
1. Diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugar levels before fasting during Ramadan.
2. Dehydration is a common health problem faced by devotees during fasting and can become a serious risk, especially for diabetic patients. In this situation, devotees are advised to consume enough lemon water, buttermilk, coconut water, melon and low sugar fresh fruit juice and rose syrup.
3. For type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients or those who are given insulin continuously, it is important to monitor their blood glucose at short intervals.'
4. If the patient's sugar level is less than 70 or reaches more than 300 milligrams per deciliter, he or she should end his or her fast immediately.
Dr. Siddiqi said that in case of a change in sugar levels during fasting, patients may suffer from the problem of hypoglycemia. According to the Mayo Clinic, hypoglycemia is a condition in which the blood sugar (glucose) level is below the standard range. Dr Siddiqi said that in this condition, the patient may also faint or suffer seizures. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, a seizure is a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells that causes temporary abnormalities in muscle tone or movements. Patients may also suffer from blurred vision and headache problems.
