Fasting Ramadan, these 4 pillars of control for the Diabetes

Ramadan is a moment of worship for all Muslims in the world. It is no exception by Muslims who have type 2 diabetes disease.

Many people of diabetes (Diabetesy) Choose to keep fasting during Ramadan. But on the other hand, fasting is a challenging activity for diabetics.

This is because they have to change the diet by still controlling blood sugar levels, as well as using insulin appropriately. A number of challenges and risks faced by the sufferer of type 2 diabetes in fasting, among them worsening control of blood sugar, hypoglycemia, and the risk of dehydration.

Doctors in medicine Prof Dr. Sidartawan Soegondo, Sp PD, KEMD, FINA said, patients with type 2 diabetes can fast. However, they should understand the challenges and risks faced.

"Patients with type 2 diabetes are asked not to drastically change the diet. It is recommended to get a complex carbohydrate intake when Suhur and simple carbohydrates during open,  "said Sidartawan Soegondo, as quoted from the press release Novo Nordisk Indonesia, Friday (10/5/2019).

He said, there must be done diabetics stay healthy in fasting, which is to obey the treatment of diabetes that is summarized in the four pillars of diabetes control. The four pillars include education, a thorough understanding of diabetes, eating settings with a predetermined amount, and avoiding excessive eating and high fatty, routine physical activities that can be For example walking, stairs, biking, and swimming.

Lastly, it is a pharmacological therapy consisting of oral medications and injectable forms.

 "They are also obliged to avoid ready meals, fried foods, as well as food and drinks, and always obey the calories that can be consumed. Patients are also advised to consult a doctor to know the best solution in terms of diet and treatment during fasting, "said Sidartawan.

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