Diabetes and The High Holy Holidays

The Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah begins today at sundown, marking the beginning of the High Holy Days. The period ends on Yom Kippur, which includes a 25 hour fast.

Many religious observances are challenging for people with diabetes, particularly those that involve food or fasting. For some guidance on handling diabetes and religious fasts, check out the Friends With Diabetes.

This is also the Islamic month of Ramadan, which traditionally involves dawn to dusk fasting. Diabetes UK has an excellent primer on dealing with diabetes issues during Ramadan.

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