Mohammad Irfan Mohammad Irfan Asked 8 months ago

Can type 1 diabetes fast?

Ramzan ka mahina aane wala hai. I have Type 1 diabetes and take insulin daily. I really want to fast, but my family is worried. Is it safe for someone with Type 1 to observe religious fasting?

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Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Fasting in type 1 can be very risky actually. My cousin has this and her doctor strictly said no to long fasting because sugar drops instantly, ho na. You should definitely check with your specialist first before keeping any upvaas.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, skipping meals is super tricky for type 1. Even a light walk can drop your sugar levels fast if you are fasting. If your doctor allows some basic fasting, keep some glucose tablets handy and stick to very light strolling only.

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Karthik Srinivasan Karthik Srinivasan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

In our family, elders always say fasting cleanses the body, but for type 1 diabetes, my uncle's endocrinologist gave strict warnings. Medical advice is first priority here. Please talk to your doctor and don't take any chances with your insulin dosage.

Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

It can be really tough wanting to fast but having to worry about health. Please take care of yourself first. It is always safer to consult your doctor before making any changes to your food timings.

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Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I totally get how frustrating it is when you want to join family fasts but can't. With type 1, managing insulin and fasts together is very complicated. Better to sit down with your doc and plan a safe routine if at all possible.

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