Primary Care Providers' Knowledge and Practices of Diabetes Management During Ramadan

• Main Authors: Mujtaba Ali (Author), Alexandra Adams (Author), Md Anwar Hossain (Author), David Sutin (Author), Benjamin Hyun Han (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: SAGE Publishing, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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There are an estimated 3.5 million Muslims in North America. During the holy month of Ramadan, healthy adult Muslims are to fast from predawn to after sunset. While there are exemptions for older and sick adults, many adults with diabetes fast during Ramadan. However, there are risks associated with...