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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.


 
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Bashir T, Javed S, Kiani S, Siddique SK, Bashir MU. Is fasting during Ramadan challenging for diabetics?. RMJ. 2021; 46(2): 314-317.

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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: October 30, 2025].

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Bashir T, Javed S, Kiani S, Siddique SK, Bashir MU. Is fasting during Ramadan challenging for diabetics?. RMJ. 2021; 46(2): 314-317.


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Bashir T, Javed S, Kiani S, Siddique SK, Bashir MU. Is fasting during Ramadan challenging for diabetics?. RMJ. (2021), [cited October 30, 2025]; 46(2): 314-317.


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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.


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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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