Eid-al-Fitr festivity and Ramadan fasting attitude among individuals with diabetes from Saudi Arabia and Pakistan: a cross-sectional study.

Zohair J Gazzaz Mukhtiar BaigMuhammad Adnan KanpurwalaTahir JamilMoaz A MojaddidiManal A Murad

Published in: BMJ open (2022)

Most Saudi and Pakistani participants enjoyed Eid celebrations by abstaining from dietary restrictions. The sugar consumption attitude during Eid day was not up to the mark. Many subjects broke their fasts for a day or more because of diabetes. Saudis were more vigilant in monitoring DM than Pakistanis during Eid-al-Fitr. Individuals with diabetes should consult their physicians before Ramadan for checkups and counselling.

Keyphrases

saudi arabia
type diabetes
glycemic control
cardiovascular disease
blood glucose
primary care
physical activity
metabolic syndrome