Diabetic Patients Capable of Fasting with Caution
There is a category of diabetic patients who can fast with caution. This means taking preventive measures to avoid any health complications resulting from fasting. We will mention these measures in upcoming segments, God willing.
Criteria for Safe Fasting for This Category
These patients are those who meet the following specifications:
- Their overall health is good.
- Their HbA1c level is less than 8%.
- They are treated through lifestyle modifications (such as diet regulation and exercise).
Medications Allowed for Fasting
This category can fast if they are being treated with any diabetes medications, except for the following groups:
- Insulin in all its forms.
- The "sulfonylurea" group, which includes medications such as (Amaryl - Amaryl) and (Daonil - Daonil).
This means that patients taking diabetes medications other than insulin and the sulfonylurea group can fast with caution.