Fasting during Ramadan in adolescents with diabetes

Volume: 18, Issue: 1, Pages: 44 - 47
Published: Jan 1, 2014
Abstract
Background: Fasting (Sawm) during Ramadan, one of the five pillars of Islam is obligatory for all healthy adult and adolescent Muslims from the age of 12 years. Some children with diabetes, despite their exemption insist on fasting in Ramadan. We evaluated the safety of fasting among children with type 1 diabetes. Materials and Mathods: A prospective observational study was designed for diabetic children and adolescents who wish to fast during...
Paper Details
Title
Fasting during Ramadan in adolescents with diabetes
Published Date
Jan 1, 2014
Volume
18
Issue
1
Pages
44 - 47
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