Impact of Ramadan diurnal intermittent fasting on rheumatic diseases.
Dorra Ben NessibKaouther MaatallahHanene FerjaniDhia KaffelWafa HamdiPublished in: Clinical rheumatology (2020)
Fasting can be a possible way to induce rapid improvement of rheumatic diseases activity. In addition, patients with a specific fear of drug intake during this period can be reassured, which will enhance the adherence to treatment. Key Points • Fasting during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, consists of intermittent fasting observed from sunrise to sunset. • In this set of patients, beneficial effects of intermittent fasting were demonstrated on RA activity, but were less evident in patients with SpA despite a general trend towards improvement. • Fasting did not affect significantly either compliance with chronic medications or tolerance.
Keyphrases
- blood glucose
- insulin resistance
- high intensity
- ejection fraction
- glycemic control
- newly diagnosed
- rheumatoid arthritis
- type diabetes
- adipose tissue
- skeletal muscle
- metabolic syndrome
- physical activity
- blood pressure
- emergency department
- prognostic factors
- systemic sclerosis
- systemic lupus erythematosus
- body mass index
- chronic kidney disease
- ankylosing spondylitis