Managing Diabetes in Ramadan
We also would really appreciate it if you could share these resources with your members and wider community to share the knowledge and help them stay safe and healthy during this time.
Visit our Know Diabetes website www.knowdiabetes.org.uk/be-healthier/ramadan/ where you can find information on how to stay safe and healthy over Ramadan. Including:
- Dietary advice around Sahoor and Iftar offering meal suggestions which are healthy and balanced from Dietitian Salma Mehar (example below)
- Risks associated with diabetes and fasting and how to manage these risks
- Where to go if you have questions about fasting during Ramadan
- Advice in different languages
- Did you know you can also register on the Know Diabetes website where you will be able to view your patient record and access diabetes e-learning education modules
Visit the Diabetes UK website https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/managing-your-diabetes/ramadan where you can find factsheets about diabetes and Ramadan, which include fasting and managing diabetes during this time, which have been developed in partnership with the Muslim Council of Britain’s Diabetes Advisory Group. The factsheets are available in English, Arabic, Bengali, and Urdu. You can also view a webinar and videos from religious leaders, health care professionals and people with lived experience.
There are 2 Free online courses for Diabetes and Ramadan available https://ramadan.mydiabetes.com/ from MyWay digital health in association with Diabetes and Ramadan International Alliance (close 24 April 2023)
- For people with diabetes
- For healthcare professionals
For those individuals who require further assistance with their diabetes care please ask them to speak to their GP or local diabetes team, or contact the Diabetes UK helpline on 0345 123 2399 or email helpline@diabetes.org.uk
Wishing you a Happy Ramadan!
