Training Session on “Diabetes and Ramadan” Successfully Conducted at IHHN

Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) conducted an insightful training session on “Diabetes and Ramadan: Potential Risks & Challenges” on February 18, 2025, at the Seminar Hall, Main Building, IHHN. The session featured expert speakers, including Prof. M. Yakoob Ahmedani (M.B.B.S., F.C.P.S.), a renowned diabetes specialist, and Ambreen Zahra, a clinical dietitian formerly associated with IHHN.

Understanding Diabetes and Ramadan

Fasting during Ramadan poses unique challenges for individuals with diabetes. Proper risk assessment, medication adjustments, and patient education are essential for safe fasting. The session provided evidence-based guidelines on pre-Ramadan screening, risk stratification, and the management of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Additionally, experts emphasized the importance of dietary counseling in dispelling misconceptions about eating habits during Suhoor and Iftar.

Key Highlights:

• Risk Stratification: Identifying individuals who can fast safely
• Pre-Ramadan Screening & Counseling: Preparing patients for fasting
• Medication Adjustments: Optimizing diabetes treatment during fasting
• Managing Hypoglycemia & Hyperglycemia: Preventing complications
• Dietary Guidance: Encouraging healthy eating patterns during Ramadan

A Hybrid Learning Experience

The session was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing participation from multiple IHHN campuses. Prof. Yakoob Ahmedani actively engaged with both in-person and virtual attendees, making the session highly interactive and informative.
This successful training reinforces IHHN’s commitment to improving diabetes management and ensuring safe fasting practices for patients observing Ramadan.