23/02/2026
🌙 RAMAZAAN DIET GUIDE FOR DIABETIC PATIENTS
By NutriSaar by Dr. Manisha Kakaji
Fasting during Ramazaan can be spiritually fulfilling — but for people with diabetes, it requires careful planning to avoid hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and dehydration.
Here’s a safe & balanced approach:
🕰️ SUHOOR (Pre-Dawn Meal) – Never Skip!
Choose slow-digesting, low glycemic foods to maintain stable sugars.
✅ Multigrain roti / Oats / Vegetable dalia
✅ Besan chilla / Moong dal cheela
✅ Boiled eggs / Paneer / Sprouts
✅ Curd (unsweetened)
✅ 5–6 soaked almonds / walnuts
✅ Plenty of water
❌ Avoid: White bread, sugary cereals, fruit juices, fried parathas
👉 Tip: Add protein in every Suhoor meal to prevent early sugar dips.
🌅 IFTAR (Breaking the Fast)
Break your fast gently.
✅ 1–2 dates (not more)
✅ Water / lemon water (no sugar)
Wait 10–15 minutes before main meal.
Dinner Plate Formula:
🥗 50% Salad & cooked vegetables
🍗 25% Protein (dal, chicken, fish, paneer)
🍚 25% Whole grains (1 roti or small portion brown rice)
❌ Avoid: Deep-fried pakoras, samosas, sugary sherbets, excessive fruits at once.
💧 Hydration is Key
Between Iftar and Suhoor:
✔ 8–10 glasses water
✔ Buttermilk / Coconut water (if sugars controlled)
❌ Avoid sweet drinks
⚠ Important Medical Tips
✔ Monitor blood glucose regularly (fasting does NOT break fast medically).
✔ Consult your doctor for medication timing adjustments.
✔ Break the fast immediately if:
Sugar 300 mg/dl
Severe dizziness or weakness
🌿 Smart Snacking After Taraweeh
If needed:
✔ Roasted chana
✔ Makhana
✔ Nuts
✔ Small fruit portion (guava/apple)
✨ Ramazaan can be safe for diabetics with proper nutrition planning and monitoring.
If you or your family member has diabetes and wants a personalized Ramazaan meal plan, message us.
📍 NutriSaar by Dr. Manisha Kakaji
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