Abstract:Background: The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from dawn till sunset. This extended fasting period may affect the management of diabetes in diabetic people. This study aimed to compare the number of visitors to the diabetic Emergency Room (ER) of a private tertiary care hospital in FB Area, Karachi, Pakistan, throughout Ramadan and other lunar months, with diabetes emergencies. Methodology: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted utilizing an electronic me… Show more
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