Why it is important to control your sugar intake during Ramadan

Diabetics are advised to limit their date consumption to only one or two dates a day, and only to break fast, as they are very high in sugar. — Filepic

With the month of Ramadan well under way, diabetics might be wondering how fasting is affecting their blood sugar control.

This is a very important thing to consider, as a lack of food for long periods every day for a month will certainly affect your blood sugar levels, and in more serious cases, cause complications.