Ramadan Blood Sugar: When to Test & Why It Matters (Video)

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When should you test blood sugar while fasting?

When should you test blood sugar while fasting?

Ramadan Blood Sugar Guide

In this short video I’ll walk you through the key times to check your glucose during the fast and why each matters.

Does checking break the fast?

Most scholars agree a simple finger-prick doesn’t break the fast, because nothing is ingested, and doctors say it’s safe to monitor while you’re fasting.

Low threshold

If your reading falls below 70 milligrams per deciliter, you should end the fast immediately and consume about fifteen grams of quick-acting carbs, like a small glass of juice.

Best times to check

Check at sehri before you eat to see your starting point, at midday around Zuhr to gauge how your medication is holding, an hour before iftar for the lowest point, and two hours after iftar to see the post-meal spike.

What numbers mean

Readings between 70 and 90 mg/dL are okay but re-check in an hour and avoid heavy activity; 90 to 250 is the usual safe range for most fasters, while over 300 means you must break the fast and contact your doctor.

How to check properly

Always wash and fully dry your hands, use the side of the fingertip instead of the pad, and make sure the test strip isn’t expired or exposed to heat, because residue or old strips can give a false high.

Set phone alarms

Set four phone alarms labeled ‘Sehri check’, ‘Zuhr check’, ‘Pre-iftar check’, and ‘Two-hour check’. The reminders take the decision out of your head and help you stay on schedule.

The one check to never skip

The most critical moment is the hour before iftar; a low or high reading then tells you whether you need to break the fast, making it the one check you should never skip.

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Read the complete guide on thecareonline.com. This is general information, not medical advice.