2010
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.c3053
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Management of people with diabetes wanting to fast during Ramadan

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“…Patients with hypoglycaemic unawareness, recent ketoacidosis, or hyperglycaemic states, poor glycaemic control, gestational diabetes, and advanced macrovascular complications are high-risk and should be advised not to fast. 6,7 Patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes on medication may have their dosages and timings reviewed. Insulindependent diabetics on basal-bolus regimes are discouraged from fasting.…”
Section: Fasting and Dietmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Patients with hypoglycaemic unawareness, recent ketoacidosis, or hyperglycaemic states, poor glycaemic control, gestational diabetes, and advanced macrovascular complications are high-risk and should be advised not to fast. 6,7 Patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes on medication may have their dosages and timings reviewed. Insulindependent diabetics on basal-bolus regimes are discouraged from fasting.…”
Section: Fasting and Dietmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Nella scelta dell'insulina miscelata si deve tenere conto della quantità di alimenti assunti al pasto. Recenti studi hanno dimostrato che la combinazione mix 50/50 all'iftar e mix 30/70 al suhur è migliore rispetto a mix 30/70 a entrambi i pasti [16]. L'uso del microinfusore è una procedura molto avanzata, ma costosa e richiede un monitoraggio intensivo della glicemia.…”
Section: Iperglicemia E Chetoacidosiunclassified
“…Le differenze religiose/culturali hanno un ruolo importante nella gestione del diabete; il digiuno per i musulmani durante il Ramadan rappresenta un caso emblematico, vero e proprio banco di prova in termini terapeutici e alimentari per gli operatori sanitari [2][3][4].…”
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“…Hypoglycaemia is a subtle phenomenon in its milder forms, and while most patients are aware of it (a requirement for a driving licence), the symptoms overlap with other experiences, including simple hunger. This is particularly relevant to those choosing to fast, and in such people the provision of self-monitoring is recommended during this period, 8 particularly in those taking medication associated with risk of hypoglycaemia. 9 need for IndIvIdualIsed decIsIons Sulphonylureas are usually very effective at reducing blood glucose levels quickly, but an individual's responsiveness is variable and difficult to predict.…”
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