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 AnnabiEbtesam M Ba-EssaMelanie J DaviesPamela HoueissHinde IraqiShabeen Naz MasoodSafia Mimouni-ZerguiniShehla ShaikhHyam TantawiJaakko Tuomilehto

Published in: Diabetes/metabolism research and reviews (2023)

A pre-Ramadan assessment of people with T2D coupled with 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 with T2D. We have shown that such an approach reduces the risk of developing severe hypoglycemia and improves the metabolic outcomes in people with T2D.

Keyphrases

blood glucose
type diabetes
healthcare
liver failure
clinical practice
drug induced
glycemic control
insulin resistance
intensive care unit
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
aortic dissection
weight loss
acute respiratory distress syndrome
clinical evaluation