Diabetic? Consult doctor before fasting

Good health while fasting
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Do not skip meals (suhoor/iftar) during Ramadan
> It is advisable to have a light meal at suhoor.
> A wholesome meal can include wholegrain breads, oatmeal or high-fibre cereals with one cup of low-fat or fat-free milk and one piece of fresh fruits.
> At iftar, eat slowly absorbed foods such as beans and lentils in addition to lean meat, fish or chicken, low-fat or fat-free milk or yoghurt. Consume plenty of vegetables and a serving of fresh fruit.
> Avoid high-calorie, processed and salty foods
> Limit fried and fatty foods. Measure the amount of oil used in cooking.
> Limit intake of sweets and desserts
> Drink enough water and/or sugar-free beverages between iftar and suhoor.
> Avoid overeating
> Take your medication and/or insulin as prescribed
> Avoid exercise during fasting hours; do it two hours after iftar. Tarawih prayers are considered part of the exercise programme.
Who should not fast
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Patients who have had severe low blood glucose three months prior to Ramadan
> Patients with a history of recurrent low blood glucose
> Hypoglycemia unawareness (diabetic patients with low blood glucose who do not have any symptoms of low blood sugar and are not aware of the hypoglycemia).
> Patients who cannot control their diabetes especially those with diabetes type 1.
> Those who had diabetic ketoacidosis three months prior to Ramadan.
> Diabetic patients who are pregnant
Diabetic patients with renal failure and/or are on dialysis
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