COVID-19 Pandemic and Ramadan Fasting among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Isr Med Assoc J
; 23(4): 203-207, 2021 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1200602
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
This year Ramadan occurs during the global coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Data has shown that patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are prone to severe disease with COVID-19 and with increased mortality. Acute complications such as dehydration, starvation ketosis, ketoacidosis, and the increased risk of coagulopathy and thrombosis should be considered particularly during this pandemic period. Fasting during Ramadan this year and the COVID-19 pandemic is more challenging, not only for patients with T2DM but also for healthcare providers. We present healthcare providers with important aspects to consider during the COVID-19 pandemic for patients with T2DM who intend to fast during Ramadan and other fasting days.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Fasting
/
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
/
COVID-19
/
Islam
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Isr Med Assoc J
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Israel
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