Optimizing Ramadan Fasting.A Randomised Controlled Trial for People with Type 2 Diabetes during Ramadan Applying the principles of the ADA/EASD Consensus.

Mahmoud IbrahimMary Moffett BarkerEhtasham AhmadAsma AhmedFiras A AnnabiM Ebtesam Ba-EssaMelanie J DaviesPamela HoueissHinde IraqiShabeen Naz MasoodSafia Mimouni-ZerguiniShehla ShaikhHyam TantawiJaakko Tuomilehto

Published in: Diabetes/metabolism research and reviews (2022)

A pre-Ramadan assessment of people with T2D coupling with a pre-Ramadan education and an adjustment of glucose-lowering treatment as per our updated 2020 recommendations can prevent acute complications and allow a safer fast for people withT2D. We have shown that such an approach reduces the risk of developing severe hypoglycemia and improves the metabolic outcomes in people with T2D. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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