(Source: Birmingham City Council) Birmingham diabetics have been urged not to put their health at risk by unnecessarily fasting during the forthcoming month of Ramadan. Throughout Ramadan (2013: 9 July to 7 August) most Muslims are required to refrain from eating and drinking during daylight hours. But diabetics are exempt from this if fasting would put their health at risk. Going without food for long periods can affect blood sugar levels,...
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