Diabetes and Ramadan

Module 2: Physiology of fasting and the effects of Ramadan on people with diabetes

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In this module, Module 2, we are going to discuss the physiology of fasting, and how fasting affects people with diabetes, whether type 1 diabetes, or type 2 diabetes. And, also, by the end of this module, we are going to know the effect of fasting on body weight, on total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and also triglycerides.

This second module explores the physiology of fasting and how Ramadan affects lifestyle patterns such as diet and sleep. The EPIDIAR study is discussed in detail examining the epidemiology of fasting for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. At the end of the module you will be invited to take part in knowledge checks to assess your understanding of the topics discussed.

References

Salti I, Bénard E, Detournay B, Bianchi-Biscay M, Le Brigand C, Voinet C, Jabbar A A population-based study of diabetes and its characteristics during the fasting month of Ramadan in 13 countries: results of the epidemiology of diabetes and Ramadan 1422/2001 (EPIDIAR) study. EPIDIAR study group. Diabetes Care. 2004 Oct;27(10):2306-11
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15451892

This module includes self-marked assessments, such as knowledge checks and/or case studies, as well as a marked final assessment, which you can attempt up to five times. To complete the module, you must review all chapters, pass the final assessment (80% pass mark), and fill in our feedback form.