Ramzan Fasting: Do & Don't for a Diabetics

What is Ramadan Fasting?

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar also written as Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan, or Ramathan, is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of prayer, fasting, and reflection.

 Can I fast when I have diabetes?

Diabetics can definitely fast during Ramadan but it has to be done differently taking care of their own health and of course sugar levels. Freedom from Diabetes recommends Ramadan fasting in their own special way given below.

What can a diabetic eat in Ramadan?

Ramadan is observed by all. So dietary advice for those on muscle gain diet or weight gain diet per day would be -

• 150-200 ml Smoothie


• 5 cup Salad


• 2 cup Vegetables


• 2 cups of dal based items like  Beans/Pulses/ Peas


• 3 portions(servings)  of low GI grain


• 1 cup Almond milk/10-12 Almonds


• 3 tbsp Diabetes-friendly Seeds


• 1-2 Dates


• One fruit(Apple/ Pear/Guava)


• Use oil as mentioned in your diet chart

Evening (IFTAR) 

• Lemon and sabja water + 1 Date


• 1 fruit (apple, pear, guava, berries, citrus fruits, kiwi, dragon fruits)


• Mix nuts (soaked) and mixed seeds/ Salad and Soup.

After 30 Minutes

• Take your Dinner

Dinner

• 1 chapatti (khapli wheat/ jowar/ bajra)


• 1 bowl bown rice/ millets +1 bowl Veg


• 1 bowl Dal


• 1 bowl Salad. (For those on a weight gain diet follow the grain portion as advised).

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