Those suffering from type 2 diabetes may be worried about observing the fast during the Muslim month of Ramadan. However, it is possible to fast safely if you are careful about managing your diabetes.
A recently study concludes that most people with well-controlled type 2 diabetes can safely observe the fast. The study was published in the July 2008 issue of Clinical and Experimental Hypertension.
Nevertheless, it is important for those with diabetes to take care, since some drugs that are used to treat type 2 diabetes, such as sulphonylureas and insulin, can make your blood glucose level drop too low when you are not eating. Not drinking enough water can also make you dehydrated.
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