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ea0090ep986 | Thyroid | ECE2023

Thyroid hormone replacement during Ramadan fasting is a real challenge to hypothyroid patients. A systematic review and meta-analysis

Mohammed Rabea Eslam , Mohamed Belal Mohamed , Reda Youssef Asmaa , Awaad Elalaky Nessreen , Baker Hany , Adel Muhammed Quaisy Muhammed

Background: Ramadan is the religious month in which Muslims fast from pre-dawn (suhoor) until sunset (iftar), abstaining from all kinds of food, and liquid. The major change in meal times may be challenging for hypothyroid patients on levothyroxine because levothyroxine has a narrow therapeutic index and should be taken on an empty stomach.Objective: We aim to compare pre- and post-Ramadan Thyroid function tests of hypothyroid patients taking levothyroxi...