Fasting and Diabetics
I have diabetes. At first I had hyperglycemia, after a
few years I started having hypos if I was careless. So I was afraid. At one
point I visited the doctor to verify the validity of my fear.
We Muslims know and accept that Ramadan is a month of
blessings given by God to us. And those who follow religion perfectly - they
observe fasting at different times of the year. Every religion has a provision
for fasting. All the provisions of God have a beneficial aspect - you can
understand it if you pay attention.
Medical science has also acknowledged through
experiments how beneficial fasting is for human health from time to time, and
how it benefits. Even then, diabetic patient hesitates, thinking that there will
be a 'sudden danger' like hypoglycemia. Let's see what diabetics can do to
observe fasting whenever they want without any problems.
Dietician says - When fasting during Ramadan or any
other time, our normal lifestyle and eating habits change. Diabetic patients'
food, exercise, and medication schedules also change. If they do not follow the
correct rules and regulations regarding food, many of them may face problems
like low blood sugar or high blood sugar.
If you have been suffering from diabetes for a long
time, consult a doctor and adjust the level of medicine or insulin. It is also
better to consult a nutritionist.
Diabetic patients can start iftar with coconut water
or lemon juice or low-sweet seasonal fruits. Sugar cannot be used.
Apart from this, sour yogurt lassi or labang can be a
healthy drink for iftar. Along with two small dates. Dates contain enough
fiber, so there is no risk of sugar increasing very quickly.
Iftar should be balanced and nutritious. You can
choose any one of the sources of sugar in Iftar, such as muri, chira or oats.
Boiled chickpeas, sour curd, eggs can be a good source of protein and vitamin B
complex. Along with moderate amounts of sour fruits. However, do not eat any
other fruits on the day you eat fruit juice.
You can also eat green salad. Sometimes, measure your
blood sugar two hours after iftar to see if it is okay.
Diabetic patients should not skip dinner. Because
unlike the six meal times, there are three meal times during Ramadan or any
other fasting period. During this, the calories for the whole day are divided
properly.
You can include red flour roti, vegetables, fish or
meat in the dinner menu. Along with this, drink enough water. This will
eliminate dehydration and constipation.
Sehri is the most important meal for diabetic
patients. One should choose a food for Sehri that will provide energy
throughout the day and help prevent hypoglycemia. In that case, it is better to
eat rice. It will continue to supply glucose to the body throughout the day.
Softly cooked fibrous vegetables will meet the needs
of important vitamins and minerals. Fish can be a source of easily digestible
protein. However, if someone does not want to eat fish, they can choose meat,
eggs or sour yogurt as protein.
You can walk for 20-25 minutes an hour after iftar.
However, if you have completed the Tarawih prayer, there is no need for any
separate physical exercise.
During fasting other than the month of Ramadan - do
not forget this walk.
There are many things to keep in mind to
lead a healthy life.
