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ea0016p236 | Diabetes and cardiovascular diseases | ECE2008

Changes in glucose profiles in fasting patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus during Ramadan: analysis of CGMS data in patients in the UAE

Lessan Nader , Saadane Ilham , Haidar Al-Mousawi , AbdulRidha Abdullah

Introduction: Many Muslim patients with diabetes observe dawn to dusk fasting during the month of Ramadan. In an observational prospective study, we have used continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) to investigate the changes in glucose profiles amongst Muslim patients during Ramadan fasting.Methods: CGMS was applied to patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (n=14) attending AlZahra Hospital Sharjah for three consecutive days, before (non-fast...