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Online First Current Issue Archive Most Downloaded Most Accessed Most Cited « Previous Article Next Article » Original Research   RMJ. 2021; 46(2): 314-317 Is fasting during Ramadan challenging for diabetics? Tahira Bashir, Saira Javed, Shoaib Kiani, Shahzad Khan Siddique, Muhammad Usman Bashir. Abstract Objective: To assess the fasting challenges for diabetic patients in Ramadan. Methodology: Sample consisted of 20 diabetics who used to fast during Ramadan from Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan. We used purposive sampling and included age range 18 to 50 years in months from May to September 2019 (including month of Ramadan). Qualitative interviews were carried out. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 23. Results: The current qualitative research demonstrates themes, subthemes and frequencies extracted from the write out interviews of patients with diabetes. Conclusion: Majority of Pakistani with diabetic issues prefer to observe fast during Ramadan. However, people are cautious and aware of consequences of observing fast in this condition. Key words: Fasting, diabetes, anti-diabetic agents.   ARTICLE TOOLS Abstract PDF Fulltext How to cite this article Citation Tools Related Records   Articles by Tahira Bashir Articles by Saira Javed Articles by Shoaib Kiani Articles by Shahzad Khan Siddique Articles by Muhammad Usman Bashir on Google on Google Scholar How to Cite this Article Pubmed Style Bashir T, Javed S, Kiani S, Siddique SK, Bashir MU. Is fasting during Ramadan challenging for diabetics?. RMJ. 2021; 46(2): 314-317. Web Style Bashir T, Javed S, Kiani S, Siddique SK, Bashir MU. Is fasting during Ramadan challenging for diabetics?. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=71098 [Access: April 05, 2022]. AMA (American Medical Association) Style Bashir T, Javed S, Kiani S, Siddique SK, Bashir MU. Is fasting during Ramadan challenging for diabetics?. RMJ. 2021; 46(2): 314-317. Vancouver/ICMJE Style Bashir T, Javed S, Kiani S, Siddique SK, Bashir MU. Is fasting during Ramadan challenging for diabetics?. RMJ. (2021), [cited April 05, 2022]; 46(2): 314-317. Harvard Style Bashir, T., Javed, . S., Kiani, . S., Siddique, . S. K. & Bashir, . M. U. (2021) Is fasting during Ramadan challenging for diabetics?. RMJ, 46 (2), 314-317. Turabian Style Bashir, Tahira, Saira Javed, Shoaib Kiani, Shahzad Khan Siddique, and Muhammad Usman Bashir. 2021. Is fasting during Ramadan challenging for diabetics?. Rawal Medical Journal, 46 (2), 314-317. Chicago Style Bashir, Tahira, Saira Javed, Shoaib Kiani, Shahzad Khan Siddique, and Muhammad Usman Bashir. "Is fasting during Ramadan challenging for diabetics?." Rawal Medical Journal 46 (2021), 314-317. MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style Bashir, Tahira, Saira Javed, Shoaib Kiani, Shahzad Khan Siddique, and Muhammad Usman Bashir. "Is fasting during Ramadan challenging for diabetics?." Rawal Medical Journal 46.2 (2021), 314-317. Print. APA (American Psychological Association) Style Bashir, T., Javed, . S., Kiani, . S., Siddique, . S. K. & Bashir, . M. U. (2021) Is fasting during Ramadan challenging for diabetics?. Rawal Medical Journal, 46 (2), 314-317.

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Is fasting during Ramadan challenging for diabetics?
Tahira Bashir, Saira Javed, Shoaib Kiani, Shahzad Khan Siddique, Muhammad Usman Bashir
RMJ. Year: 2021, Volume: 46, Issue: 2: 314-317.

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