KONTAN.CO.ID – Jakarta. Ramadan fasting is obligatory for Muslim believers. What if you have diabetes? Check out the safe fasting guidelines for diabetics as follows.
Fasting offers many health benefits. However, there are some people with certain conditions who are allowed not to fast.
In people with diabetes, for example. People with diabetes are usually prohibited from fasting because it will make their blood sugar and insulin levels out of control. But with certain steps, those with diabetes can still fast safely.
Then, how do you get diabetics fasting safely?
There are several steps that diabetics can take to be able to fast safely. Here’s how to fast that is safe for diabetics:
1. Consultation with a doctor
Before fasting, diabetics must consult a doctor. Make sure your doctor knows your plans for fasting.
Fasting affects your blood sugar and blood pressure, so if you are on medication for diabetes or high blood pressure, your doctor may need to make adjustments during Ramadan. These adjustments should be made under the supervision of your doctor and should not be done alone.
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2. Maintain body fluids
In order for fasting to run safely, diabetics must maintain body fluids. Make sure you drink enough fluids during sahur and iftar.
If the weather is hot during Ramadan, try to stay in a cool place and limit your physical activities to minimize the amount of fluid lost throughout the day.
3. Check sugar levels while fasting
The most dangerous thing that can happen to you while fasting is too low and too high a low blood sugar level and dehydration. Uncontrolled blood sugar and dehydration can cause blurred vision, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, and confusion.
Therefore, for those of you with diabetes who want to fast in Ramadan, you need to check your blood glucose levels to monitor your body’s condition.
4. Avoid sugary foods and high in carbohydrates when breaking the fast
Diabetics who want to run the fast and healthy Ramadan fast should avoid sugary foods and high carbohydrates when breaking the fast. To avoid changes in blood sugar, your doctor may advise you to stick to a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet at dawn and breaking the fast.
High-fat foods will keep you full longer and won’t raise your blood sugar. However, be sure to discuss this with your doctor as if you are on medication this could affect the dosage you should take.
5. Avoid overeating
Diabetics who wish to fast in Ramadan safely must also avoid overeating at dawn and breaking the fast.
Even if you feel imprisoned after fasting all day, avoid eating too much, either at dawn or breaking the fast. Because, eating too much can cause blood sugar spikes.
Those are some tips on fasting for diabetics. Carry out all the tips above with full discipline so that the fast runs smoothly for a full month.
This article has been published on Kompas.com with the title “5 Tips for Safe Fasting for Diabetics“,
Author: Ariska Puspita Anggraini
Editor: Ariska Puspita Anggraini
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