Ramadan 2022
Leicester Diabetes Centre Ramadan resources and support for 2022
The holy month of Ramadan is an important part of the Muslim calendar, during which daylight fasting is practiced. Many Muslims with diabetes are exempt from fasting, however some will still participate.
It is important for people who are living with diabetes to consult their GP practice before Ramadan, to ensure they fast safely.
The Leicester Diabetes Centre have created a series of resources designed to support those that wish to fast and for healthcare professionals to support and facilitate safe fasting during Ramadan:
Community Champion advice videos
Healthcare professional type 2 diabetes advice video
Healthcare professional eLearning
Patient and healthcare professional support page with website links and infographics
Video advice
Ramadan advice on fasting and feasting safely for people living with diabetes.A short animation to help you keep safe during the holy month of Ramadan with advice from a trained Community Champion.
Community Champion. Ebrahim Ali, a trained Community Champion and Educator for a Safer Ramadan Programme (the Centre for Ethnic Health and the Leicester Diabetes Centre) promotes our Muslim communities to fast safely during the holy month of Ramadan.
Ramadan can be a challenging time for many people with type 2 diabetes who choose to fast. In this video Dr Ehtasham Ahmad from the Leicester Diabetes Centre gives advice on how to navigate through this time safely and effectively.
Access the 2020 Ramadan ADA/ EASD guideline here.
eLearning, support and infographics
EDEN’s Safer Ramadan 2022 eLearning for healthcare professionals has been developed with full involvement from Leicester’s vibrant ethnic community and the Centre for Ethnic Health, this module will help healthcare professionals to safely and effectively support those wishing to fast.
This course aims to:
Increase healthcare professionals knowledge and confidence to support and advise Muslim patients wishing to fast during Ramadan.
Provide a quick-glance guide to help risk stratify patients with diabetes wishing to fast.
Enable healthcare professionals to tailor advice to individual needs.
If you are interested in accessing the course please email : eden@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
The LDC’s dedicated support pages:
An informative resource page for healthcare professionals
An informative advice page for people living with diabetes
Both resource pages have advice on exemptions, risk and preparing for Ramadan. Including pre-fast assessment, diet and exercise advice, medication types and post-Ramadan guidance.
For healthcare professionals: Quick reference infographics are available to download for blood glucose monitoring and Ramadan guidance assessment, medication and education.
Access via the informative resource page for healthcare professionals.
For people living with diabetes, download our Managing Diabetes during Ramadan support leaflet here.
For businesses who would like to support their staff during Ramadan, please download our Promoting a Ramadan friendly work schedule leaflet which has advice for staff and colleagues during Ramadan.
Posters
If you would like an A4 copy of the Managing Diabetes during Ramadan leaflet or Promoting a Ramadan friendly work schedule leaflet in poster format to display within your community/business, please complete the form below.