Pre-Ramadan assessment and Risk calculation for people with diabetes who want to fast during Ramadan

Pre-Ramadan assessment in patients with diabetes who want to fast

Pre-assessment should take place 6–8 weeks before Ramadan and should review:

• Diabetes type and duration
• Diabetes medication
• Complications and/or comorbidities
• Hypoglycaemia risk
• Previous experience during Ramadan
• Ability to self-manage diabetes
• Social and work circumstances

Prior to Ramadan, patients should also receive structured education on:

• Role of SMBG
• Fluid intake
• Meal planning
• When to exercise
• Medication adjustments
• Risk quantification
• When to break the fast

SMBG, self-monitoring of blood glucose Diabetes and Ramadan: Practical Guidelines International Diabetes Federation (IDF), in collaboration with the Diabetes and Ramadan (DAR) International Alliance. January 2021. Available at: www.idf.org/news/idf-dar-diabetes-in-ramadan guidelines

Risk calculation and suggested risk score for people with diabetes who want to fast during Ramadan

Diabetes and Ramadan: Practical Guidelines International Diabetes Federation (IDF), in collaboration with the Diabetes and Ramadan (DAR) International Alliance. January 2021. Available at: www.idf.org/news/idf-dar-diabetes-in-ramadan-guidelines