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Hi Doctor my mom is diabetes patient from almost 10 years, 2 months back we had consulted doctor as mom had high sugar he prescribed extra tablet to have in afternoon after food now the sugar in under control. Earlier she used to have tablets only morning and evening.. The thing is next week ramadan is coming she will keep fast for whole month, how can she manage for taking afternoon tablet as she will be Fasting till evening.. Can she skip afternoon tablet and just have morning and evening tablets for a month? She is also taking bp tablet in morning.. plz reply
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Yes, your mother can definitely keep the Ramadan fast and also manage her blood sugar levels but for that you need a proper consultation and follow up so that we can formulate a complete plan for her. You can contact me to start
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Dr. Subhankar Datta
Diabetologist
12 yrs exp
Howrah
While taking Medicines for diabetes, fasting is not advisable
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Dr. Rakesh Parikh
General Physician
23 yrs exp
Jaipur
Not just afternoon tablet but all her tablets need to be modified during Ramadan. Consult a diabetolist with her fresh sugar reports and details of all medicines
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