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.

 

CASE STUDY on Diabetes and Ramadan

The monthly focus on D-NET is "Diabetes and Ramadan, what to know and do?"

Ramadan starts on 23rd April. Medical guidance is fundamental before, during and after Ramadan, to ensure optimal care and full safety for Muslim people living with diabetes and fasting for the month. 

How to minimize the risks of fasting during Ramadan?

 

JOIN THE DISCUSSION on the case study HERE!

People living with Diabetes: TESTIMONIALS HERE

 

For more:

Diabetes and Ramadan Guidelines

Coming Soon:

New course on Diabetes and Ramadan


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