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ArticleBMJ open diabetes research & care2017

Type 2 diabetes patient's perspective on Ramadan fasting: a qualitative study.

Jun Yang Lee, Chee Piau Wong, Christina San San Tan, Nazrila Hairizan Nasir, Shaun Wen Huey Lee

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Article in BMJ open diabetes research & care, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 24 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT02189135 phase4completednot on this map

Making Ramadhan Fasting a Safer Experience With Technology Study

TypeinterventionalSponsorMonash UniversityRan2014 to 2016Enrolled85ConditionsDiabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-DependentArmsTelemedicine
NCT03817099 naunknown statusnot on this mapstarted 2019, after this paper: background citation

Effects of Malaysia Diabetes Ramadan Nutrition Plan (My Dia-RNP) on Adherence, Acceptability, Efficacy Potential and Quality of Life in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Feasibility Study

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversiti Putra MalaysiaRan2019 to 2019Enrolled53ConditionsType 2 Diabetes MellitusArmsNutrition Intervention based on My Dia-RNP, Usual Care
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Authors and funding

5 authors.

Jun Yang LeeSchool of Pharmacy, Monash University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Chee Piau WongJeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia.
Christina San San TanSchool of Allied Health Sciences, SEGi University and Colleges, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Nazrila Hairizan NasirKlinik Kesihatan Putrajaya, Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Shaun Wen Huey LeeSchool of Pharmacy, Monash University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0001-7361-6576

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveWe evaluated the beliefs, experience and diabetes management strategies of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) Muslim patients that chose to fast during Ramadan. RESEARCH DESIGN AND

methodsA semistructured focus group interview was conducted with 53 participants with T2DM. Participants were purposefully sampled and asked to share their perspective on Ramadan fasting. All interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and analyzed thematically.

resultsParticipants reported optimism towards fasting during Ramadan, as they believed that fasting was beneficial to their overall well-being, and a time for family bonding. Most participants made limited attempts to discuss with their doctors on the decision to fast and self-adjusted their medication based on experience and symptoms during this period. They also reported difficulty in managing their diet, due to fear of hypoglycemia and the collective social aspect of fasting.

conclusionMuslims are optimistic about their well-being when fasting during Ramadan. Many choose to fulfill their religious obligation despite being discouraged by their doctors. Collaboration with religious authorities should be explored to ensure patients receive adequate education before fasting during Ramadan. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT02189135; Results.

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fastingfocus groupqualitative studyramadantype 2 diabetes

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PMCPMC5530234

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