학술논문
Beliefs of People With Diabetes About Skin Prick During Ramadan Fasting.
Document Type
Article
Source
Subject
*RAMADAN
*PEOPLE with diabetes
*BLOOD sugar measurement
*ISLAMIC fasts & feasts
*MUSLIMS
*HEALTH
*MEDICAL care
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Language
ISSN
0149-5992
Abstract
The article explores the beliefs of Muslim people with diabetes on skin pricking during Ramadan, which could lasts about 29 to 30 days depending on the sighting of the moon and could present a potential risk for patients who do not modify their lifestyle and monitor their blood glucose during the said period. Topics discussed include the results of the retrospective observational study conducted by the authors using data from the Diabetic Association of Pakistan, Karachi.