%0 Journal Article %T Fasting and Diabetes from A Local and Global Perspective- Commentary %J Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health %I Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS) %Z 2821-2746 %A Eichorst, Barbara %D 2016 %\ 09/01/2016 %V 4 %N 3 %P 108-110 %! Fasting and Diabetes from A Local and Global Perspective- Commentary %K Diabetes %K Dietitian %K Healthy eating %K fasting %K Patient self-management education %R 10.22038/jfh.2016.7789 %X  Fasting is a common practice among people with diabetes (PWD). As healthcare providers we are in a position to assist those who choose to fast to manage their diabetes effectively. Diabetes self-management education for PWD is needed both prior and during the time of fasting to best metabolic control.   %U https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7789_ab97355fed21c42f03603cd8b7348e72.pdf