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If you're a likely candidate to get diabetes as I seem to be, is it good to fast or not? I constantly read conflicting views and I'm muslim.

2007-02-25 18:59:53 · 15 answers · asked by SEJ71 3 in Health Diseases & Conditions Diabetes

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Because you are not being treated for diabetes at the moment (I assume you're not?) it will be no problem for you to fast, though it may slow your metabolism so make it harder to loose weight if that's an issue. Fasting is a problem for people being treated by certian tablets or using insulin because these lower your blood sugar but without eating it can get too low and make you seriously ill - not a problem at all if you are just in a high risk group. If you are worried that you might have diabetes, you can get tested at some pharmacys or by your gp - if you do have it then the sooner you know the better so that you can start treatment before it does any dammage to your body. Good luck with the fast xx

2007-02-25 23:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by Cathy :) 4 · 1 0

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2016-05-18 19:37:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

I have recently started using insulin, my husband is Muslim and I am studying Islam, so naturally this issue came up. I am absolutely NOT allowed to fast during Ramadan according to my doctor and my husband. If you are not insulin dependent, you can fast and not have too many issues. Fasting when you take insulin is NOT a good idea because insulin can lower your blood sugar to dangerous levels if you do not consume food. A balanced diet is very important to help control diabetes. I will be exempt from fasting for health reasons, which Islam allows for (also exempt are the young and very old, and nursing mothers, those who are traveling, etc..) If you truly want to fast, you should consult your doctor, but don't feel as if Allah will think less of you if you cannot. He is compassionate and understanding.

2007-02-25 22:19:09 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ terry g ♥ 7 · 1 1

There are many exemptions from fasting during Ramadan. Health concerns are one group of them. If you are in doubt, don't fast. Diabetes or pre-Diabetic conditions would certainly rule you out as a good candidate for fasting.Your health must come first and this is not against Islamic rules.

2007-02-25 20:04:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

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2016-05-02 05:57:11 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

at fasting condition, the diabetes person should earn more stabilize blood glucose if that person physically & mentally healthy. If u 're not sure about it, check 'ur blood glucose before & after fasting, or when u're still in fasting u feel dizzy, very weak, and collaps stop fasting quickly, check 'ur blood glucose or drink sugar water or meet 'ur doctor when u should or not taking anti diabetic medication. Dont hesitate to fasting because it's our duty as moslem.

2007-02-25 19:16:14 · answer #6 · answered by ary 1 · 0 1

I don't know, except when I looked up Saudi health problems there are lots of very heavy women with obesity related problems there.

In general, it is better to digest earlier in the evening before bed, but if for a period of time for religious reasons you need to eat later,be careful about what you eat.

You could try eating at different times and test, if you do testing of your sugar levels. Write it down and keep a journal.

2007-02-25 19:04:46 · answer #7 · answered by Susan M 7 · 1 1

I seriously doubt that it would be good for diabetics and don't think any diabetic should try fasting. Ask a health proffessional about this one.

2007-02-25 21:22:33 · answer #8 · answered by holly 7 · 1 1

The fasting may cause formation of kidney stones. Many diabetic Muslims have a desire to fast during the month of Ramadan, although if they cannot for health reasons, they have a valid exemption.
Please see the web pages for more details on Kidney stones.

2007-02-25 19:35:12 · answer #9 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 2 0

i think its bad. having a regular diet is good for diabetics so that the body can adjust to your food intake. fasting could make your blood sugar level go up and down at fast rates. it can lead you to diabetes faster.

im just wondering but...is there no exception about that? i mean in muslim belief?

2007-02-25 19:15:11 · answer #10 · answered by madugongmaria 2 · 2 1

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