Ramadan and Diabetes: Everything to know while fasting
"It is frustrating," shares an exasperated banker, Radin Ali. "Ramadan is almost over and I still want to take advantage of this month but my diabetes makes it so very exhausting." In a different household, housewife Sitara Shah complains, "I've had to break a few fasts — I get very hungry very fast, and I start feeling dizzy halfway through the day. It's almost as if I can feel my sugar levels drop." These are not isolated incidents — diabetes can really bring one down to their knees especially during Ramadan by causing their blood sugar levels drop, making one feel more fatigued and weaker. However, Ramadan is a much-anticipated month for all Muslims and nobody wishes to miss out on its blessings. Chowdhury Tasneem Hasin, Principal Dietician for United Hospital Limited, feels that while it may seem impossible at first glance, with a few tweaks to your diet and lifestyle, there is no reason why it should not be possible for diabetics to conquer