Fasting in Ramadan of Muslim patients with Diabetes Mellitus, and Knowledge and Practice in Relation to Diabetes Control in Brunei

There were over 1 billion Muslims in the world, and more than 50 millions of them reportedly would fast during the Islamic month of Ramadan.[1] In addition to being a spiritual exercise that guides one towards righteousness, fasting in Islam involves abstaining primarily from eating, drinking, and engaging in sexual activities from dawn to dusk. Most Muslims, if not all, consider it essential to observe the Islamic call to fast, which is one of the five pillars of the faith. While those who are not able to fast, mainly due to reasons deemed compelling in Islam such as illness or traveling, have the choice to suspend this obligation, many still choose to fulfil it.
Source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Source Type: research