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Fasting is the third of the five pillars of Islam. Every year many people get sick while fasting. By following some rules, diabetics patients can fast easily. Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and Diabetologists of Bangladesh (ACEDB) informed diabetics patient how to fast safely.
On Friday (January 3, 2025) ACEDB arranged a press conference. In the program, ACEDB stated that modern medical methods have made fasting easy and safe. Diabetic patients can also fast by following some rules. The press conference was presided over by ACEDB President Professor Dr. Md. Farid Uddin.
Professor Dr. Md. Farid Uddin said, Islam is a complete way of life. All types of worship can be performed according to the rules. Diabetic patients can also fast according to the rules. Diabetes is not a barrier for those who can afford it. Prior preparation is required.
He advised diabetic patients to consult their doctor at least 2-3 months before Ramadan and prepare.
According to ACEDB, fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. So, fasting is a must for every adult Muslim. Research has shown that about 80 percent of diabetic patients in Bangladesh maintain fast. According to a statistic, around 50 million diabetics patients around the world fast. But among diabetic patients who maintain fast without doctor's advice, they face some complications. In particular, suffer from low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), diabetic ketoacidosis, and dehydration.
It was informed in the event that the Endocrine Department of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University has been taking various programs to make people aware at all levels about the safe fasting of diabetic patients. Before Ramadan, the endocrinologists of this hospital have been conducting various programs across the country.
Before Ramadan, the endocrinologists of this hospital have been conducting various programs across the country. Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and Diabetologists of Bangladesh (ACEDB), the leading organization of endocrinologists in Bangladesh, has declared the month of Rajab as 'Diabetes and Ramadan Awareness Month' in October 2023 to highlight the important issue more seriously to the countrymen.
In continuation of that, on the first Friday of the month of Rajab, on January 27, 2023, its auspicious opening was announced at the Dhaka Club, which is the first time in the world. Programs for the month of Rajab include – training of doctors, training of diabetic patients, discussions with mosque khatibs and raising public awareness through various media.
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