Abu Dhabi: For the majority of people, Ramadan is most closely associated with fasting. The holy month, however, presents a different, yet equally spiritual, experience for Type 1 diabetics.
Advised not to fast for their own safety, they, nevertheless, make the most out of this special time of year, engaging in self-reflection, worship and charity.
Imran Rafi Khan “I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was 11 years old. I need to take insulin injections twice a day, and I also need to eat something every two to three hours to prevent my blood sugar levels from dropping. As with all Type 1 patients, my blood sugars fluctuate widely, so it has never been possible for me to fast,” Imran Rafi Khan, 31, a banker from Pakistan, told Gulf News.