Ramadán 2025: Fasting without caution can be risky for patients with diabetics and BP

Last update:March 11, 2025, 16:28 IST

For diabetic patients, taking regular medications during Sehri before fasting can cause severe fall in blood sugar levels, which leads to hypoglycemia, which can be dangerous

Fasting without food intake, combined with diabetes medications, can cause blood sugar levels to fall dangerously low. (News18 Hindi)

During the fast of the Ramadan, the body undergoes several changes, which can be particularly worrying for people with diabetes, blood pressure and thyroid conditions.

For diabetic patients, taking regular medications during Sehri before fasting can cause severe fall in blood sugar levels, which leads to hypoglycemia, which can be dangerous.

In statements to local18, Dr. Siraj Siddiqui, Ayurvédico de Dehradun, shared that fasting without food intake, combined with diabetes medications, can make blood sugar levels fall dangerously low. This condition, known as hypoglycemia, can trigger serious complications such as seizures, a closed jaw or stiffness of the language. Therefore, diabetics should consult their doctor to adjust their dose of medicines accordingly.

Dr. Siddiqui explained that hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels fall below 70. kidneys and brain require glucose for energy, which is only available when sugar levels remain stable. If the levels fall too low, the brain can be numb, which leads to serious consequences.

Heart attack risk

In addition, he declared that if blood sugar levels fall at 30-40, it can severely affect the heart, increasing the risk of heart attack. Regular blood sugar monitoring and blood pressure is essential.

Fasting is generally not recommended for individuals with high blood pressure, since dehydration can negatively affect the brain and heart. High blood pressure has a risk to the nerves of the heart and brain, while low blood pressure can also be dangerous.