Advice for people living with diabetes who are thinking about fasting for Ramadan

Advice and Information - 8 March 2023

Ramadan in 2023 will run from on or around Wednesday 22 March for 29 or 30 days, ending with Eid al-Fitr, a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide.
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The Qur'an requires Muslims to fast during the month of Ramadan from sunrise to sunset. 

However, there are exceptions to this. One of them is that people who are ill or have medical conditions do not have to fast. This can include people living with diabetes. 

Diabetes UK has produced advice and resources for people with diabetes during Ramadan.

This includes:

  • Choosing whether to fast, including what risks to be aware of
  • Planning to fast safely
  • Testing your blood sugars during Ramadan
  • Healthier food and drink during Ramadan
  • Eid
  • Alternatives to fasting 

Find out more

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