Muslim person’s experiences of diabetes during Ramadan: Information for health professionals

Peterson, Sarah J.; Nayda, Robyn; Hill, Pauline

doi:10.5172/conu.2012.41.1.41

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“…The results from the group discussions echo previous findings related to the interface between formal care, the impact of the family and the community, beliefs and perceptions regarding fasting, religious influence, and managing blood glucose during Ramadan (Almansour et al, ; Gaborit et al, ; Lee et al, , ; Mygind, Kristiansen, Wittrup, & Nørgaard, ; Patel et al, ; Peterson et al, ). People with diabetes have been shown to fast despite their HCP advising against the practice (Chowdhury, Khan, Lasker, & Choudhary, ), and this was confirmed by the workshop participants when relating their experiences prior to DAFNE.…”

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confidence: 78%

“…Although some participants discussed the negative aspects of fasting with diabetes, many had a positive outlook post‐DAFNE. Other studies have shown that some people with diabetes view Ramadan as an opportunity to manage their blood glucose, lose weight, and become closer to God, attributing this to the influence of religion on their beliefs and perceptions (Almansour et al, ; Gaborit et al, ; Lee et al, , ; Mygind et al, ; Patel et al, ; Peterson et al, ).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Fasting in Ramadan with type 1 diabetes: A dose adjustment for normal eating workshop in Kuwait

Alsaeed

Al-Kandari

Al-Ozairi

2019

Health Soc Care Community

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This pre‐Ramadan workshop was aimed at educating and counselling people with type 1 diabetes, who graduated from the Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating (DAFNE) Kuwait programme, on safe fasting practices as well as determining their views on the challenges associated with fasting. The workshop also served as a pilot for a Ramadan‐specific module to inform its implementation in all DAFNE programmes with the goal of meeting the needs of Muslim DAFNE graduates wishing to fast safely. A 2‐day workshop (5 hours each) was conducted at DAFNE Kuwait 3 days before the start of Ramadan 2018 and all DAFNE graduates were invited to attend. The workshop consisted of group discussions about fasting‐related challenges, followed by three interactive lectures and hands‐on experience with popular Ramadan dishes. A qualitative approach was employed to determine the experiences of the participants with fasting by conducting three focus group discussions. The discussions were recorded via handwritten notes and analysed thematically. Seventy‐two people with type 1 diabetes attended and 47 participated in the group discussions. Participants discussed their past experiences with fasting and the associated challenges, and shared practices adopted over the years. In addition, they confirmed the positive impact of DAFNE on their fasting experiences. The workshop provided a platform for people with type 1 diabetes to share their experiences with fasting and learn how to fast safely. Furthermore, it provided preliminary information that can be further explored to inform recommendations for safer fasting practices and the implementation of a specific fasting curriculum for people with type 1 diabetes.

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confidence: 99%

Fasting in Ramadan with type 1 diabetes: A dose adjustment for normal eating workshop in Kuwait

Alsaeed

Al-Kandari

Al-Ozairi

2019

Health Soc Care Community

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“…Unfortunately, patient enrolment capacity and resources available to offer structured multidisciplinary education programs falls well below needs of the diabetes population [24]. Studies of Muslim patients living in North America, Europe, and Australia describe very low rates of information provided to them regarding overall health or specific medication management strategies during the Ramadan fast [10-12,19,20]. Pharmacists are in a unique position to serve as a source of information.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Over half (55%) of a small group of Muslim Turkish patients (n = 36) residing in Belgium were advised against fasting and over half (54%) of French general practitioners reported they discourage fasting among their diabetes patients [10,12]. Muslim diabetes patients in Australia described experiences whereby physicians failed to acknowledge the importance of participating in the Ramadan fast and therefore abandoned efforts to consult them regarding this specific care [20]. Our findings may be attributed to this being the first study in the Middle East among mostly Muslim health care providers, as well as our stratifying diabetes patients according to defined risk categories when exploring pharmacists recommendations to such patients for participating in the Ramadan fast.…”

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Diabetes patient management by pharmacists during Ramadan

Wilbur

Tawengi

Remoden

2014

BMC Health Serv Res

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BackgroundMany Muslim diabetes patients choose to participate in Ramadan despite medical advice to the contrary. This study aims to describe Qatar pharmacists’ practice, knowledge, and attitudes towards guiding diabetes medication management during Ramadan.MethodsA cross-sectional descriptive study was performed among a convenience sample of 580 Qatar pharmacists. A web-based questionnaire was systematically developed following comprehensive literature review and structured according to 4 main domains: subject demographics; diabetes patient care experiences; knowledge of appropriate patient care during Ramadan fasting; and attitudes towards potential pharmacist responsibilities in this regard.ResultsIn the 3 months prior to Ramadan (July 2012), 178 (31%) pharmacists responded to the survey. Ambulatory (103, 58%) and inpatient practices (72, 41%) were similarly represented. One-third of pharmacists reported at least weekly interaction with diabetes patients during Ramadan. The most popular resources for management advice were the internet (94, 53%) and practice guidelines (80, 45%); however only 20% were aware of and had read the American Diabetes Association Ramadan consensus document. Pharmacist knowledge scores of appropriate care was overall fair (99, 57%). Pharmacists identified several barriers to participating in diabetes management including workload and lack of private counseling areas, but expressed attitudes consistent with a desire to assume greater roles in advising fasting diabetes patients.ConclusionQatar pharmacists face several practical barriers to guiding diabetes patient self-management during Ramadan, but are motivated to assume a greater role in such care. Educational programs are necessary to improve pharmacist knowledge in the provision of accurate patient advice.

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“…Patients cite a number of reasons for choosing to fast including a sense of spiritual benefit and feeling fit enough to fast as reasons for a tradition of fasting during Ramadan. Not fasting, on the other hand, implies loss of control, a sense of isolation and stigma …”

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confidence: 99%

Pharmacist–patient communication about medication regimen adjustment during Ramadan

Amin

Chewning

2016

International Journal of Pharmacy Practice

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Muslim person’s experiences of diabetes during Ramadan: Information for health professionals

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Fasting in Ramadan with type 1 diabetes: A dose adjustment for normal eating workshop in Kuwait

Fasting in Ramadan with type 1 diabetes: A dose adjustment for normal eating workshop in Kuwait

Diabetes patient management by pharmacists during Ramadan

Pharmacist–patient communication about medication regimen adjustment during Ramadan

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