ArticleDiabetes research and clinical practice2021
Ramadan fasting in people with type 1 diabetes during COVID-19 pandemic: The DaR Global survey.
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- Timing of Insulin Glargine Administration During Intermittent Ramadan Fasting in patients With Type1 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial (GLARIF).Journal of diabetes science and technology · 2026Article
- Knowledge, Fasting Practices, and Ramadan-Related Complications Among Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey.International journal of general medicine · 2026Article
- Improving knowledge on the management of diabetes mellitus during Ramadan.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2025Article
- Evolution of the risk concept and assessment tools for diabetes during Ramadan fasting: A narrative review.World journal of diabetes · 2025Article
- Personalized risk reduction strategies utilizing the diabetes and ramadan risk calculator: a narrative review.Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders · 2025Review
- Managing obesity in adults with type 1 diabetes.Diabetes research and clinical practice · 2025Review
- Altered Ramadan fasting glycemic profiles of adults with type 1 diabetes reveal strong evidence of underestimated insulin adjustments: a 3-year observational study in Arab settings.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Observational
- Reflection on Ramadan Fasting Research Related to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being): A Bibliometric Analysis.Journal of religion and health · 2024Article
- Review
- Frequently Asked Questions and Evidence-Based Answers on Medical Nutritional Therapy in Children with Type 1 Diabetes for Health Care ProfessionalsJournal of clinical research in pediatric endocrinology · 2023Review
- Lessons Learned From COVID-19 Lockdown: An ASPED/MENA Study on Lifestyle Changes and Quality of Life During Ramadan Fasting in Children and Adolescents Living With Type 1 Diabetes.Clinical medicine insights. Endocrinology and diabetes · 2023Article
- Higher HbA1c was observed in young people with diabetes who fasted during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown of 2020 Ramadan in Bangladesh - A Post Ramadan survey.Diabetes research and clinical practice · 2022Article
- "I am my own doctor": A qualitative study of the perspectives and decision-making process of Muslims with diabetes on Ramadan fasting.PloS one · 2022Article
- Glycaemic Changes Among Children and Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Before and During Ramadan Fasting Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring.Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies · 2022Article
- Ramadan Fasting and Maternal and Fetal Outcomes in Pregnant Women with Diabetes Mellitus: Literature Review.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2022Review
- The Effect of Coronavirus Disease-19 Pandemic Lockdown and the Overlapping Ramadan Fasting Period on Glucose Control in Insulin-Treated Patients With Diabetes: A Flash Glucose Monitoring Study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe DaR Global survey was conducted to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the intentions to fast and the outcomes of fasting in <18 years versus ≥18 years age groups with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).
methodsMuslim people with T1DM were surveyed in 13 countries between June and August 2020, shortly after the end of Ramadan (23rd April-23rd May 2020) using a simple questionnaire.
results71.1% of muslims with T1DM fasted during Ramadan. Concerns about COVID-19 were higher in individuals ≥18 years (p = 0.002). The number of participants who decided not to fast plus those who received Ramadan-focused education were significantly higher in the ≥18-year group (p < 0.05). Hypoglycemia (60.7%) as well as hyperglycemia (44.8%) was major complications of fasting during Ramadan in both groups irrespective of age.
conclusionCOVID-19 pandemic had minor impact on the decision to fast Ramadan in T1DM cohort. This was higher in the age group of ≥18 years compared to those <18 years group. Only regional differences were noted for fasting attitude and behavior among T1DM groups. This survey highlights the need for Ramadan focused diabetes education to improve glucose control and prevent complications during fasting.
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