Ramadan is a great opportunity to connect with family and friends, fast from food and drink, and increase your spirituality. As someone who has diabetes, you may wonder if all those changes will affect your blood sugar levels or how you manage them during Ramadan. Here’s some information that can help you manage your diabetes during the holiday:

Know your limits

You may need to adjust the amount of food you eat during Ramadan, especially if you’re diabetic. If you wake up feeling weak or dizzy, have a breakfast (at sahoor) and a cup of tea or coffee. Even If it’s past midday and you’re running late for prayers, go ahead and eat as long as you can still swallow–but try not to overdo it; keep your blood sugar stable by eating at pre-determined times throughout the day (and avoid skipping meals).

  • You’re pregnant or breastfeeding. You have a chronic disease, such as diabetes or heart disease.
  • You’re over 65 years old. You have a serious medical condition, such as cancer.
  • You’re taking medications that affect blood sugar levels. You have a history of eating disorders or other mental health conditions, such as depression.
  • If you’re diabetic, fasting can be especially dangerous. If you have diabetes and are considering whether or not to fast during Ramadan, talk to your doctor first.

If you are feeling weak, have a breakfast (at sahoor) and a cup of tea or coffee.

If you don’t feel like eating, try drinking some juice or milk instead.

It’s important to eat something before going to bed so that your body can get the energy it needs during the night when it’s resting.

Try eating something healthy with a lot of protein or fat. This will give your body the nutrients it needs to produce energy.

It’s important to break the fast at sunset, but if you’re running late, go ahead and eat as long as you can still swallow.

  • Don’t eat if you are still hungry. You should break the fast only when your body is no longer hungry or thirsty. If this happens at sunset, then go ahead and eat; but if it doesn’t happen until later in the evening, don’t force yourself to eat just because it’s time for maghrib prayer (the fourth of five daily prayers).
  • Don’t drink anything after noon. If thirst becomes unbearable during ramadan, try drinking something other than water–for example: fruit juices or milk with honey mixed into them will still quench thirst without breaking fasts!
  • Avoid having food before going to bed at night; instead try taking a warm shower or bath before sleeping so that any lingering smells from cooking/eating earlier on aren’t as strong when waking up in morning time again next day.*

Food choices are different during Ramadan for people with diabetes as well.

Ramadan is a time of fasting, and many people with diabetes choose to fast as well. While you may be able to safely fast if you have type 2 diabetes, it’s important for those who have type 1 or other forms of the disease to speak with their doctors before doing so.

In addition to avoiding high-sugar foods during Ramadan, people with diabetes should also avoid foods that are high in fat and salt because these can cause spikes in blood sugar levels (and make it harder for your body to produce insulin). It’s also important not to skip meals during Ramadan–eat small meals throughout the day instead of three large ones.

Diabetes medications like insulin must be taken before the suhoor (early morning meal).

If you take insulin, it is important to take it before the suhoor. The usual time for this is 30 minutes before your meal. If you take your insulin at bedtime, change your routine so that it’s taken at least 30 minutes before eating in the morning.

If you take your insulin at bedtime, change your routine so that it’s taken at least 30 minutes before eating in the morning.

Keep your blood sugar stable by eating at pre-determined times.

To manage your blood sugar, you should eat at pre-determined times. You can do this by:

  • Eating small portions of food at regular intervals throughout the day.
  • Eating slowly and chewing well so that your stomach has time to digest the food properly before you eat more.
  • Including a variety of healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables in your diet every day. It is also important to drink plenty of water (2 liters) throughout the day as dehydration can cause high blood sugars levels in diabetics during Ramadan fasting hours when they cannot take any drinks other than water or other non-caffeinated drinks like juice without breaking their fasts

Try to avoid over-eating or overeating sweet foods since they can lead to high blood sugar levels that could result in low blood sugar later on.

  • Avoid over-eating or overeating sweet foods since they can lead to high blood sugar levels that could result in low blood sugar later on.
  • Try to keep your carbohydrate intake as close to 150 grams per day, which is about half of what you would normally eat during the rest of the year.
  • Avoid alcohol and other alcoholic beverages during the holidays. Drinking can cause you to overeat because it lowers your inhibitions.

There are some simple things you can do to ensure that your diabetes won’t be affected by Ramadan!

  • Know your limits.
  • If you wake up feeling weak, have a light breakfast and a cup of tea or coffee.
  • Break the fast at sunset.
  • Food choices are different for people with diabetes as well: fruits, vegetables, dates and milk are recommended during this time because they help to keep blood sugar levels stable throughout the day.

Conclusion

If you have diabetes and are fasting during Ramadan, it’s important to make sure that you take care of yourself. It’s a good idea to check your blood sugar levels every day and make adjustments if needed. If your blood sugar levels are too high or too low, then eat something sweet or drink some juice. But don’t take insulin unless it is absolutely necessary because this could interfere with the fast.