METABOLIC CHANGES IN TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENTS FASTING DURING RAMADAN

Abstract

In the Islamic world, Ramadan is considered a holy month in which Muslims try to fulfill their religious duties, especially fasting. Ramadan fasting affects many fundamental aspects of human physiology, including sleep patterns and circadian rhythms, fluid and energy balance, and glucose homeostasis. Due to the transition of the feeding regime to the night, especially due to waking up and taking food at sahur, there are changes in the normal eating pattern as well as sleeping patterns. From this point of view, fasting worship of diabetic patients without medical supervision can cause many complications.