Diabetes, Ramadan and COVID-19
The epidemiological data show that those who fast are not reporting higher rates of infections or hospitalization. Hence, there’s no evidence that their fasting would reduce their immunity and make them at higher risk for infection because of fasting.
We also need to think of those who have diabetes and other co-morbidities, such as renal impairment or foot infection, that reduce their immunity. They are all at high risk for fasting and similarly high risk for infections. So it’s crucial that they follow the medical advise and don’t fast to avoid increasing the risk of their condition and/or increasing infection risk of COVID19.
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