Doha – Asdaf News:
The National Diabetes Center team at Hamad Medical Company (HMC) launched the “Diabetes and Ramadan: Fast safely, Stay Well” campaign with the goal of empowering people with diabetes and the Qatari population to manage their health throughout Ramadan and beyond.
The management and prevention of lifestyle-related diabetes will be discussed, with a focus on glucose monitoring, physical activity, nutrition, medication dose adjustment, and timing during Ramadan.
Director of Patient Education Medicine at HMC Dr. Manal Musallam Othman, said: “For people with Diabetes, choosing to fast throughout the holy month of Ramadan entails various potential difficulties. Numerous people with Diabetes also deal with other associated complications of Diabetes, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, visual problems, and renal disease. Therefore, healthcare experts advise those with Diabetes to exercise regularly and consult their physicians and HCP before fasting. They should have detailed therapy recommendations, dietary modifications, and a medical evaluation specific to their health condition”.
Several activities are included in the program “Diabetes and Ramadan: Fast safely, Stay Healthy,” including a session for home healthcare personnel to learn about the requirements for effective diabetes management. Also, educate them on the needs associated with fasting, such as timing during Ramadan, glucose monitoring, exercise, diet, and dose adjustments for medications.–QNA
