What is Ramadan Fasting?
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar also written as Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan, or Ramathan, is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of prayer, fasting, and reflection.
Can I fast when I have diabetes?
Diabetics can definitely fast during Ramadan but it has to be done differently taking care of their own health and of course sugar levels. Freedom from Diabetes recommends Ramadan fasting in their own special way given below.
How do diabetics cope with Ramadan Fasting?
Diabetics can cope with Ramadan by following these special FFD Dietary guidelines:
- Include low GI foods and high fiber foods - Like Vegetables and Salads.
● Minimize the use of oils and fried foods like samosa, pakora, etc.
● Avoid sugary desserts and Sweetened beverages.
● Ideally, keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
● Avoid caffeine and caffeinated drinks like colas and coffee.
What can a diabetic eat in Ramadan?
Ramadan is observed by all. So dietary advice for those on muscle gain diet or weight gain diet per day would be -
- 150-200 ml Smoothie
- 5 cup Salad
- 2 cup Vegetables
- 2 cups of dal based items like Beans/Pulses/ Peas
- 3 portions(servings) of low GI grain
- 1 cup Almond milk/10-12 Almonds
- 3 tbsp Diabetes-friendly Seeds
- 1-2 Dates
- One fruit(Apple/ Pear/Guava)
- Use oil as mentioned in your diet chart
Diet Chart to be followed by diabetics In Ramadan
Morning(SUHUR)
- Smoothie, lemon, and sabja water + 1 Date
- 1 fruit (apple, pear, guava, berries, citrus fruits, kiwi, dragon fruits)
- Mix nuts(soaked).
After half an hour of smoothie take
- Dal-based breakfast
- Salads and Sprouts OR
- FFD lunch as per 25% principle.
Evening (IFTAR)
- Lemon and sabja water + 1 Date
- 1 fruit (apple, pear, guava, berries, citrus fruits, kiwi, dragon fruits)
- Mix nuts (soaked) and mixed seeds/ Salad and Soup.
After 30 Minutes
- Take your Dinner
Dinner
- 1 chapatti (khapli wheat/ jowar/ bajra)
- 1 bowl bown rice/ millets +1 bowl Veg
- 1 bowl Dal
- 1 bowl Salad. (For those on a weight gain diet follow the grain portion as advised).
At Bedtime
- A bowl of Soupcan be taken.
Important Note: Ideally, pregnant and lactating mothers, keeping in mind that they are feeding a child, should not fast.
Risk factors during Ramadan fasting in diabetes depend on the following conditions:
- Type of diabetes mellitus
- Hypoglycaemia- Individual hypoglycaemic risk
- Hyperglycaemia- BSL going too high
- Effect of Medication
- Presence of complications and comorbidities
- Acute metabolic complications like Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Dehydration
- Individual and work circumstances and physical activity
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