Diabetic Fasting Guidelines: World Health Organization Recommendations for Safe Blood Glucose Monitoring

2024-03-16 09:30:00

Amal Allam wrote Saturday, March 16, 2024 11:30 AM

The World Health Organization provides some important advice For diabetics during a period of time FastingShe explained that a diabetic patient may be exposed to risks during fasting, so he must break his fast immediately in the following cases:

When should you have breakfast immediately?

1. Blood glucose drops to a level of 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L)

2. Blood glucose rises to a level of 300 mg/dL (16.9 mmol/L)

3. Symptoms of hypoglycemia, high blood glucose, dehydration, or severe illness appear

If your blood glucose level is low (70-90 mg/dL), it should be retested within one hour

The World Health Organization said that changes in eating habits may affect the level of glucose in your blood.

How often should a diabetic monitor their blood glucose during fasting?

How often can blood glucose be measured?

People at low to moderate risk: 1 to 2 times daily, and people at high risk (even if not fasting): 3-4 times daily.

To reduce low blood sugar during fasting

To reduce the risk of low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) during fasting, talk to your doctor regarding adjustments needed in: insulin dose, timing of insulin dose, type of medication.

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