Outcomes and hospital admission patterns in patients with diabetes during Ramadan versus a non-fasting period

CONCLUSIONS:The frequency of admissions for most medical con.ditions were not changed during Ramadan but the frequency of acute coronary syndrome was higher in those who were fasting on admission. Patients with diabetes who were not fasting on admission had more high-risk features that prevented them from fasting and therefore are at increased risk of in-hospital mortality.  LIMITATIONS: Single center and retrospective. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None.  
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 5 Source Type: research