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How to manage diabetes during Ramadan

Alia Gilani
This quick reference guide outlines what the primary care clinician should discuss with a person with diabetes who is considering fasting during Ramadan, and includes advice for those fasting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated March 2021.

The aim of the “How to” series is to provide readers with a guide to clinical procedures and aspects of diabetes care that are covered in the clinic setting.
 

NOTE: An updated version of this guide has been published (January 2022)

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