Insulin in ramadan
Kalra, S.; Jawad, F.
Jpma. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 65(5 Suppl. 1): S44-S46
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-9982 PMID: 26013785 Document Number: 681015
Many people with diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, require insulin for maintainance of glycaemic control and health. Most of these people can observe the Ramadan fast, provided appropriate dosage adjustments are made, and basic rules of safety followed. This article describes modifications and precautions that are needed while prescribing insulin during Ramadan.
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