Ministry of Public Health advises diabetic patients to take necessary precautions for safe fasting

Doha, Qatar: Doctors and healthcare specialists at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) urged diabetic patients to take necessary precautions during t...

Doha, Qatar: Doctors and healthcare specialists at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) urged diabetic patients to take necessary precautions during the holy month of Ramadan to ensure safe fasting and effectively manage their condition.

Health experts emphasize that consulting healthcare providers is crucial before starting fasting, as doctors and diabetes health educators can provide personalized guidance on medication timing, dosage adjustments, and whether fasting is medically suitable for each patient.

A group of healthcare specialists managing the MoPH's Non-Communicable Disease Prevention Program told Qatar News Agency (QNA) that, according to medical guidelines, certain groups should not fast, including individuals using multiple insulin injections daily, children with diabetes, and pregnant women with diabetes.

They confirmed that these restrictions aim to prevent serious complications, such as severe fluctuations in blood sugar levels. However, diabetic patients who do not use insulin treatment and maintain stable sugar levels without kidney or liver complications may fast safely after obtaining medical approval.

Health experts in the Non-Communicable Disease Prevention Program stress that frequent blood sugar monitoring is essential throughout Ramadan. They recommend testing at least four times daily, particularly during the first week of the holy month, noting that checking blood sugar does not break the fast.