Fasting guidelines for diabetic children and adolescents by Kiswhar Azad, Fauzia Mohsin, Abdul Hamid Zargar, Bedowra Zabeen, Jamal Ahmad, Syed Abbas Raza, Samin Tayyeb, Sarita Bajaj, Osama Ishtiaq, Sanjay Kalra

“…According to expert opinion, patients with type 1 diabetes (type 1 DM) who fast during Ramadan are at a very high risk to develop adverse events. …”
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Effects of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan on the uric acid, urea, and creatinine levels: A narrative review by Sayed Alireza Mirsane, Shima Shafagh, Nasrin Oraei

“…The present narrative review is aimed to investigate the effect of abnormally high levels of urea, uric acid, and creatinine on one’s health and effects of fasting during Ramadan on these indicators. Articles were searched from PubMed, Elsevier and Google Scholar and then they were evaluated. …”
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Chronotype, Aerobic Performance, and Sleep Quality of Young Athletes Before and During Ramadan Observance by Anas El-Jaziz, Said Lotfi

“…This study aimed to investigate the impacts of intermittent fasting during Ramadan and chronotype on sleep quality and aerobic performance in young athletes. …”
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Effect of fasting on intraocular pressure in glaucomatous patients by Walid Abdelghaffar, Marwa Abdelshafy, Mohamed N Elmohamady

“…Conclusion Our results showed that fasting during Ramadan has a lowering effect on IOP values in healthy controls and glaucomatous patients. …”
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Evaluation of changes in blood hematological and biochemical parameters in response to Islamic fasting and regular physical activity in male and female subjects by Seyyed Reza Attarzadeh Hosseini, keyvan Hejazi

“…Introduction: Fasting during Ramadan is a religious obligation for healthy adult Muslims. …”
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High-normal blood glucose levels may be associated with decreased spatial perception in young healthy adults. by Rima Abdul Razzak, Abdulla Faisal Alshaiji, Abdulrahman Ahmed Qareeballa, Mohamed Wael Mohamed, Jeff Bagust, Sharon Docherty

“…This study aimed at examining the effect of baseline blood glucose levels on spatial ability, specifically verticality perception on the computerized rod and frame test (CRFT) in young healthy adults. 63 healthy male medical students (age range from 18-23 years), of whom 30 were non-fasting outside the month of Ramadan and 33 fasting during Ramadan of the year 2016, were recruited in order to create varying degrees of glycemia during which verticality perception was carried out. …”
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Polemic of Mudik in Indonesia: How People Deal with Government Regulation Related to Covid-19 by Tantri Agra Liz, Waluyo Sukarjo

“…Indonesia has a variety of cultures and traditions that develop in society; one of them is mudik, or the tradition of returning to hometown after a month of fasting during Ramadan to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. This tradition is an example of Indonesia's religious, cultural system related to the migration movement from one area to another. …”
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Ramadan intermittent fasting and immunity: An important topic in the era of COVID-19 by Mo'ez A-Islam E. Faris, Mohamed L Salem, Haitham A Jahrami, Mohamed I Madkour, Ahmed S BaHammam

“…Furthermore, as Ramadan intermittent religious fasting that is practiced by about one and a half billion Muslims throughout the globe is coincide this year with COVID-19 pandemic, a growing debate rose concerning the expected impact of fasting during Ramadan month and the associated dietary and lifestyle behaviors on the body's immunity against the pandemic infection. …”
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Fast track: fasting replacement recommender mobile application using rule-based / Nurfarah Ain Ahmad Zahid by Ahmad Zahid, Nurfarah Ain

“…However, menstruating women are forbidden to fast during Ramadan. This reason causes the Muslim female necessary to do the fasting replacement later in the year. …”

Comparison of time-restricted feeding and Islamic fasting: a scoping review by Ismail, Suriani, Abdul Manaf, Rosliza, Mahmud, Aidalina

“…Aims: This article aims to review and highlight the similarities and differences between time-restricted feeding and Islamic fasting during Ramadan. Methods: A scoping review was undertaken to identify relevant articles that answered the research question: what are the similarities and differences in characteristics of time-restricted feeding and Islamic fasting? …”
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Impact of maternal intermittent fasting during pregnancy on cardiovascular, metabolic and renal function in adult rat offspring by Alaa Alkhalefah, Heather J. Eyre, Rezwana Hussain, Jocelyn D. Glazier, Nick Ashton

“…Pregnant Muslim women are exempt from fasting during Ramadan; however a majority are reported to fast. …”
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Management of diabetes during fasting and COVID-19 – Challenges and solutions by Waseem N Ahmed, Chankramath S Arun, Thanuvelil G Koshy, Abilash Nair, Prasanth Sankar, Sabeer A Rasheed, Reeja Ann

“…Uncontrolled diabetes appears to be a risk factor for COVID-19 infection and its poorer outcomes. Fasting during Ramadan is challenging in people with diabetes. …”
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Effects of Ramadan fasting on plasma free fatty acids in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by Seyed Mostafa Arabi, Mohsen Nematy, Mohammad Hashemi, Mohammad Safarian

“…The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of fasting during Ramadan on plasma free fatty acids in patients with NAFLD.…”
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Effects of Ramadan Fasting on Apolipoproteins A and B and Atherogenic Index in Fasting and Non-Fasting Students by Keyvan Hejazi, Teimour Darzabi

“…Conclusion: According to the results, fasting during Ramadan could improve the biochemical and hematological factors. …”
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Impact of maternal intermittent fasting during pregnancy on cardiovascular, metabolic and renal function in adult rat offspring. by Alaa Alkhalefah, Heather J Eyre, Rezwana Hussain, Jocelyn D Glazier, Nick Ashton

“…Pregnant Muslim women are exempt from fasting during Ramadan; however a majority are reported to fast. …”
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Impact of Knowledge and Practice on Fasting Blood Glucose Levels among Diabetics During Ramadan Fasting by Mohammed Al-Hariri, Soban Khan, Walid Albaker, Waleed Al Malik

“…Our results revealed that fasting during Ramadan significantly decreases blood glucose. …”
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A Review of the Effect of Synbiotic Foods on Reducing and Treating Constipation in Fasted People during the Month of Ramadan by Mehrnoosh Shirdeli, Fatemeh Yaghoubi, Fateme Sadeghi-Nodoushan, Ameneh Marzban

“…Fasting during Ramadan is an obligatory duty for all Muslims in the world. …”
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Effects of Ramadan fasting on acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to peptic ulcer by MH Emami, H Rahimi

“…Dyspeptic symptoms could be considered as alarming signs for patients who want to fast during Ramadan.
 KEYWORDS: Ramadan, fasting, acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding, duodenal ulcer.…”
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The effect of fasting in Ramadan on patients with heart disease by Abdul ameer J. Awad

“…Conclusion: The effects of fasting during Ramadan on stable patients with cardiac disease are minimal. …”
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Association between Ramadan Fasting and cerebrovascular diseases by Abdullah Faky Yazdeen, Mutaz Fadhil Hummadi, Namir G. Al-Tawil, Ihsan K. AlShimmery, Srood N Jarjees

“…Conclusion: In Erbil, where the summer is too hot and the daytime (fasting hours) is long, fasting during Ramadan was found to be an independent risk factor for stroke, and specifically ischemic stroke.…”
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