With Ramadan starting, we would like to share with you some resources for patients with diabetes who are fasting during Ramadan and help them stay safe and healthy during this time.

Visit our Know Diabetes website https://www.knowdiabetes.org.uk/be-healthier/ramadan/  where you can find information on how to stay safe and healthy over Ramadan, including:

• Dietary advice around Suhoor and Iftar offering meal suggestions which are healthy and balanced from Dietitian Salma Mehar
• Risks associated with diabetes and fasting and how to manage these risks
• Where to go if you have questions about fasting during Ramadan
• Advice in different languages
• Did you know you can also register on the Know Diabetes website where you will be able to view your patient record and access diabetes e-learning education modules

Visit the Diabetes UK website https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/managing-your-diabetes/ramadan where you can find factsheets about diabetes and Ramadan, which include fasting and managing diabetes during this time, which have been developed in partnership with the Muslim Council of Britain’s Diabetes Advisory Group. The factsheets are available in English, Arabic, Bengali, and Urdu. You can also view a webinar and videos from religious leaders, health care professionals and people with lived experience. 

• There are 2 Free online courses for Diabetes and Ramadan available https://ramadan.mydiabetes.com/from MyWay digital health in association with Diabetes and Ramadan International Alliance (close 24 April 2023)