Ramadan Fasting and Diabetes (2021): The Year in Review

Beshyah, Salem A.; Hafidh, Khadija; Kenz, Sami; Elmehdawi, Rafik; Mohamed, Gaman; Eledrisi, Mohsen

doi:10.1055/s-0042-1748668

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“…Due to the extensive number, articles on diabetes were published separately elsewhere. 2 The articles were reviewed and narrated thematically to provide reasonably concise reading material. Full texts of original research and systematic reviews and meta-analyses in English were included.…”

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Ramadan Fasting in Health and Disease in 2021: A Narrative Review

Hassan-Beck

Hafidh

Badi³

et al. 2022

Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

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Introduction: The literature on the health aspects of Ramadan fasting (RF) is widely spread in many journals. Materials and Methods: This is a narrative review of data obtained from the PubMed database (National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland, United States). We used the search term “Ramadan fasting,” and relevant records were examined. The publications are narrated thematically. Results: The publications spanned fundamental, clinical, professional, cultural, and advocacy facets. The publications crossed conventional disciplinary lines and geographical locations and appeared in journals with different access systems. The contents are presented under the themes that emerged depending on the retrieved literature. This year basic coverage included changes in physiology and nutrition during Ramadan. However, the clinical issues included a wide range of topics. These included the impact of RF on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and adjustments needed in endocrine replacement therapy for hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency. Coverage also included chronic kidney disease. The impact on maternal health, fetal well-being, and long-term effects of RF exposures were addressed in several studies. Studies in cardiovascular medicine focused on blood pressure and cardiovascular risk factors. Sports medicine and athletes' well-being received somewhat prominent coverage. The impact on renal function, particularly in patients with chronic kidney disease, was investigated by a few authors. Several groups addressed the eyes' structure and function, neurological conditions, especially headache disorders, and hematological and oncological conditions. Finally, the impact of RF on several aspects of mental health and well-being was addressed by various groups. Conclusions: Health aspects of RF received a sustained academic interest with a broad spectrum in 2021. This narration provides an overview of the year's scholarly health-related literature on various aspects of health and disease. It should help researchers and clinicians catch up quickly with the health concerns during Ramadan.

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Ramadan Fasting in Health and Disease in 2021: A Narrative Review

Hassan-Beck

Hafidh

Badi³

et al. 2022

Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

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“…However, the literature volume of 2023 was smaller than in the preceding couple of years. 6 7 8 The themes were similar to the previous years, with increased interest in newer medications. They were particularly building up on the safety profile of the newest class of drugs, namely, SGLT2 inhibitors.…”

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“…2 A thematic overview of the global research work conducted in the realm of RF during 2023 and its impact on people with diabetes (PWD) provides a concise bird's-eye view of the literature published in the past year to identify the evidence base that may guide clinical practices for years to come. [3][4][5][6][7][8]…”

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Diabetes and Ramadan Fasting (2023): The Year in Review

Abusahmin,

Abdelgadir,

Eledrisi

et al. 2024

Journal of Diabetes and Endocrine Practice

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Introduction We aimed to provide an overview of the global literature production on diabetes and Ramadan in the past year (2023). Materials and Methods This is a narrative, nonsystematic review of the international literature from two major medical online databases (PubMed and Google Scholar) in 2023. The search term “Diabetes AND Ramadan fasting” was used, and the relevant literature was narrated in a concise thematic account. Results The publications spanned a vast array of topics related to diabetes and Ramadan fasting (RF), including physiology and nutrition, risk assessment stratification tools and their validation, assessments of safety and efficacy profiles of older and newer diabetes therapies, diabetes education, use of advanced technology for the treatment, and monitoring and impact on pregnancy. Some reports covered the interaction between Ramadan and COVID-19 concerning diabetes, pregnancy, complications, and unique characteristics of diabetes and fasting by young and older people. Conclusion The current narration presents this year's global scholarly production on the safety of fasting practices, care models, and patients' experiences and perspectives.

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“…Additionally, during Ramadan fluid intake, is significantly altered, and sleep is delayed and shortened [5][6][7][8][9]. These modifications to the circadian rhythms may result in unfavorable metabolic alterations and an increased risk of complications [10,11]. "It has also been established that a given nutrient ingested at an unusual time can induce different metabolic effects; however, the physiological changes in Ramadan are not well known" [12,13].…”

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The Effect of Fasting Ramadan on Diabetic Patients with High Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Murad¹,

ALakkad²,

Adwan³

et al. 2022

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One of the common questions for patients with a history of cardiovascular disease is whether it is safe for them to fast during Ramadan. Yet, studies on the effects of Ramadan fasting on blood lipids, blood pressure, anthropometric parameters and other cardiovascular risk factors are scarce, and have given inconclusive results. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of Ramadan fasting on cardiovascular risk factors including biochemical indices, blood pressure and main anthropometric parameters. This Prospective observational study was conducted at the CCU (Coronary care unit) and medical wards of Madinat Zayed hospital one of Al Dhafra hospitals, under Seha Abu Dhabi. Fifty-Six diabetic patients admitted with cardiovascular events including 48 males and 8 females with a previous history of cardiovascular event completed the study. Their age ranged between 32 and 91 years with a mean of 54.0 ± 10 years. A non-significant slight biochemical modification with regard to the metabolic profile pre, during and post-Ramadan period was reported: eGFR, total cholesterol, LDL, and HDL were increased yet, triglycerides and creatinine were non-significantly lower during Ramadan. Findings also showed a non-significant decrease in the post Ramadan blood pressure values which could be attributed to the metabolic switch.

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Ramadan Fasting and Diabetes (2021): The Year in Review

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Ramadan Fasting in Health and Disease in 2021: A Narrative Review

Ramadan Fasting in Health and Disease in 2021: A Narrative Review

Diabetes and Ramadan Fasting (2023): The Year in Review

The Effect of Fasting Ramadan on Diabetic Patients with High Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

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