Doctors say fasting, one of the five pillars of Islam, is still possible for some people who have Type 2 diabetes.
·Sweets and other foods are hot items at Ramadan bazaars in Calgary in the run up to the Islamic holy month.But Muslims with diabetes can find Ramadan and its religious obligations, including daily fasting, particularly difficult to navigate.But doctors say fasting, one of the five pillars of Islam, is still possible for some people who have Type 2 diabetes. Some can easily fast, others can fast with caution, or not at all, according to Dr.
Diabetes is a disease in which the body is not producing insulin, the hormone that controls glucose in the blood, or not properly using the insulin it can produce. Dr. Mukarram Zaidi says people with diabetes should always consult a family physician before attempting to fast. "Those who still want to, we help them," said Moyeen. "They also need to have a discussion with their physician."
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