Medical advice for fasting diabetics
The Secretary-General of the Diabetes and Endocrinology Association in the Eastern Region, Dr. Kamel Salama, stressed the need for the diabetic to repeat blood sugar checks during fasting, especially in the first week, and to ensure that the results are within the required level. Doctor Salameh said that if the patient feels any symptoms of hypoglycemia or when he checks the blood sugar level and the result of the reading is less than 70 mg / dl, then he does not hesitate to break his fast, even if that is minutes before breakfast.
Dr. Safety - according to Al-Youm newspaper - People with diabetes should drink more water from breakfast until the time of constipation, in order to protect the kidneys and avoid dehydration, as juices, dates, pastries and sweets strongly affect the level of blood sugar and cause it to rise, and all family members must extend Helping and supporting their relatives who suffer from diabetes by adopting proper nutritional habits and eating healthy meals during the holy month of Ramadan.
He explained that carbohydrates directly affect the level of sugar in the blood, and called on the sufferers to be careful in moderation in the quantities of them to avoid high blood sugar, indicating that the sources of carbohydrates are rice, pasta, bread of various kinds, potato fruits and legumes, as eating a lot of starches and sweets leads to High blood sugar. It must balance the quantities of these foods consumed.
He stressed that high-fat foods, such as sweets and fried foods, lead to a late rise in blood sugar, and the rise may last for a long time, calling on the sufferers to maintain healthy cooking methods diluted with oils and replace frying with grilling while avoiding foods that contain a high percentage of salt such as nuts and pickles.
He pointed out that the majority of children and adolescents with diabetes who are treated with insulin should not fast, as the low blood sugar level poses a threat to their lives and may result in coma and other health problems. Therefore, they should see a doctor. As for diabetic patients treated with diet and medication, they can fast if the percentage of They have regular diabetes and do not suffer from any kidney or liver problems, and they also have to consult a specialist doctor in order to adjust the dosage and timing of the drug.
And he stressed in this aspect to reduce the consumption of coffee, tea and soft drinks containing caffeine to avoid losing body fluids and the occurrence of dehydration, and to ensure that the suhoor meal contains foods rich in fiber such as: oats, beans, lentils, chickpeas and fruits to help you avoid hypoglycemia during Today, with eating large quantities of salads and vegetables because they are healthy and low in calories and do not lead to raising the level of blood sugar.
