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However, for those with diabetes, abstaining from food and drinks all day can increase the risk of hypoglycemia, a condition where the blood sugar or glucose level drops below the normal range.
“They must break their fast immediately if their blood glucose level drops below 4 mmol/L and treat it by consuming 15-20 grammes of carbohydrates such as fruit juice or four to five jelly babies , followed by something starchy such as a sandwich,” she said. There are three main types of diabetes, namely, type 1 and type 2 and gestational diabetes which occurs in certain pregnant women.
“Without insulin, the glucose level in the body can get too high and cause short-term issues such as dehydration, weight loss and ketoacidosis, which can also cause damage to vital organs in the long run,“ she said.
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