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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Diabetes and Endocrine Practice 2024; 07(03): 145-148
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1787538
Case Report

Ramadan Fasting and Feasting Illustrated!

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  • Muhanned Humaid Aljanahi

    1   Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Tawam Hospital, SEHA, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

  • Bachar O. Afandi

    1   Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Tawam Hospital, SEHA, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
    2   Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, UAE University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Abstract

This vignette highlights the challenges faced by individuals with diabetes during Ramadan fasting and provides recommendations for effective management. The vignette presents the case of a 56-year-old man with type 2 diabetes who observes Ramadan fasting without seeking medical advice, resulting in poorly controlled blood glucose levels and associated symptoms. It underscores the importance of pre-Ramadan consultation, frequent blood glucose monitoring, and tailored management plans to address the unique needs of patients with diabetes during this religious observance.

Keywords

Ramadan fasting - diabetes - hyperglycemia - Ramadan feasting - continuous glucose monitoring

Patient Consent Statement

All the patients in our institution provided a general consent for their information to be used anonymously for education, research, and quality improvement. The authors confirm that the patients' data are presented completely anonymously. Patients cannot be identified from any of the information.


Authors' Contributions

Both authors contributed to the patient's clinical care data collection and contributed to the manuscript intellectually. Both approved its final version.


Compliance with Ethical Standards

No prior ethical approval is required for single case reports and small case series.




Publication History

Article published online:
20 June 2024

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