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ACEDB advises how to safely fast for diabetics

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Staff Reporter, Dhaka : 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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