Impact of Ramadan fasting on glucose levels in women with gestational diabetes mellitus treated with diet alone or diet plus metformin: a continuous glucose monitoring study

ObjectiveWomen with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are categorized as at high risk for adverse events during Ramadan fasting. However, this is largely based on clinical opinion. In this study, we shed some light on what happens to glucose levels during Ramadan fasting.MethodsThis is a prospecti...

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Published in:	BMJ open diabetes research & care Vol. 5; no. 1; p. e000470
Main Authors:	Afandi, Bachar O, Hassanein, Mohamed M, Majd, Lina M, Nagelkerke, Nico J D
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England BMJ Publishing Group 01-12-2017
Subjects:	Emerging Technologies, Pharmacology and Therapeutics fasting gestational diabetes mellitus continuous glucose monitoring hypoglycemia
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