Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)
Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
2821-2746
4
3
2016
09
01
Fasting in the Holy Month of Ramadan and Lipid Profile
93
94
EN
Sayed Alireza
Mirsane
Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan,I.R.IRAN.mysa.misa@chmail.ir
mysa.misa@chmail.ir
Shima
Shafagh
General Surgery Specialist, Medical School, Kashan University of Medical Science,Kashan,I.R.IRAN.
alireza.seyed70@gmail.com
Nasrin
Oraei
Lecturer of education office ,Esfahan, I. R. Iran
ali.mir70@chmail.ir
10.22038/jfh.2016.7333
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is a fasting month .Fasting is one of the islamic obligations. This annual ritual is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam according to hadith of fifth Shia imam.In the other hand, Lipid profile is a type of blood tests and this's very important for body health, Specialy individuals with abnormal range of it. A complete lipid profile involves routine tests such as Total Cholesterol(TC), Triglycerides (TG),high-density lipoprotein (HDL,good cholesterol) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL,bad cholesterol).Our goal is determination of Ramadan fasting efficacy on the Lipid profile. With regards to the present study, it can be concluded that fasting have a good effects on the Lipid profile , according to the above fields. But this subject needs to have multiple studies, so it was advised to conduct more study, in order to obtain the comprehensive and exact results. Finally, Holy month of Ramadan and fasting have a lot miracles in different fields of health ,So fasting is a godliness way that it have multiple remedial effects.
Ramadan,fasting,lipid profile
https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7333.html
https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7333_7afd93f445ef0f7505b82edd221b483a.pdf
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)
Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
2821-2746
4
3
2016
09
01
Introducing the Practical Guideline for Diabetes and Ramadan, Developed by International Diabetes Federation in Collaboration with Diabetes and Ramadan International Alliance, 2016
95
96
EN
Mohsen
Nematy
0000-0003-3202-2709
Biochemistry and Nutrition, Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery and Cancer Research Centers, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
nematym@mums.ac.ir
Atieh
Mehdizadeh
Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
mehdizadeha921@mums.ac.ir
10.22038/jfh.2016.7588
Considering the fact that many Muslims with diabetes prefer to fast in spite of inhibitory advises and to answer several conflicts and controversies regarding diabetes and Ramadan, IDF in collaboration with Diabetes and Ramadan (DAR) International in Alliance decided to develop a comprehensive guideline to be used by health care professionals. This guideline was then developed on April 2016 by 12 main authors and 20 co-authors from all around the world, and published by International Diabetes Federation. The guideline is provided in nine chapters: 1) Introduction to the IDF-DAR Practical Guidelines, 2) Epidemiology of Diabetes and Ramadan Fasting, 3) Physiology of Ramadan Fasting, 4) Risk Stratification of Individuals with Diabetes before Ramadan, 5) Diabetes and Ramadan: A Medico-religious Perspective, 6) Pre-Ramadan Education, 7) Ramadan Nutrition Plan (RNP) for Patients with Diabetes, 8) Management of Diabetes during Ramadan and 9) Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Guideline Implementation. This guideline tries to answer three main questions: 1) Is fasting during Ramadan associated with a significant risk? 2) What are the criteria that predispose patients with diabetes to increased risk during fasting? 3) What is the most appropriate oral anti-diabetic drug(s) or type and regimen of insulin for patients with type 2 diabetes who fast? IDF-DAR Practical Guideline is now available at: http://www.idf.org/sites/default/files/IDF-DAR-Practical-Guidelines-Final-Low.pdf
Ramadan,Diabetes,Guideline
https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7588.html
https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7588_cc10c5606dc6ec23fd2207a3b7565b91.pdf
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)
Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
2821-2746
4
3
2016
09
01
Can Type 1 Diabetes Patients Safely Fast during Ramadan?
92
92
EN
M. Hamed
Farooqi
Consultant Endocrinologist and Director, Dubai Diabetes Center, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, UAE
10.22038/jfh.2016.7610
The issue whether people with Type 1 Diabetes can safely fast during Ramadan has been the subject of quite a few debates over the years. Had it been a simple "yes" or "no" issue, there would have been no reason to debate. However, like a lot of other topics in medical management, this particular subject overlaps both the science and the art of medicine.
Ramadan fasting,Type 1 diabetes
https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7610.html
https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7610_5a0f50986c57361c06ce14ff56830234.pdf
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)
Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
2821-2746
4
3
2016
09
01
Fasting and Diabetes from A Local and Global Perspective- Commentary
108
110
EN
Barbara
Eichorst
Vice President of Clinical Care, Healthy Interactions , Chicago, Illinois, USA
10.22038/jfh.2016.7789
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.<br />
Diabetes,Dietitian,Healthy eating,fasting,Patient self-management education
https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7789.html
https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7789_ab97355fed21c42f03603cd8b7348e72.pdf
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)
Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
2821-2746
4
3
2016
09
01
Effects of Ramadan Fasting on Plasma Free Fatty Acids in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
97
101
EN
Seyed Mostafa
Arabi
Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine
arabim921@mums.ac.ir
Mohsen
Nematy
0000-0003-3202-2709
1. Department of Nutrition, Faculty of medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
nematym@mums.ac.ir
Mohammad
Hashemi
0000-04525-A125-9874
Department of Nutrition, Faculty of medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
mo_hashemi@hotmail.com
Mohammad
Safarian
0000-0003-2761-2747
Department of Nutrition, Faculty of medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
safarianm@mums.ac.ir
10.22038/jfh.2016.7570
<strong>Introduction:</strong> Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a global disease which its prevalence is about 10-35%. Several factors are involved in the pathogenesis of the disease. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of fasting during Ramadan on plasma free fatty acids in patients with NAFLD. <strong>Methods:</strong> This cross-sectional study was performed during the month of Ramadan in June-July, 2014 (Islamic year: 1435) with 50 patients who were living in Mashhad, Iran. The participants were recruited from 18-65 years old patients. The inclusion criteria were 1) patients with NAFLD that diagnosed fatty liver by ultrasonography and 2) being at least 10 hours fasting. Levels of plasma free fatty acids (Palmitic, Elaidic and Oleic fatty acid) were analyzed in blood sample of all patients by gas chromatography apparatus equipped with a flame ionization detector (GC-FID). <strong>Result:</strong> results indicated that there was no significant changes were observed in plasma levels of Palmitic, Elaidic and Oleic fatty acids in overweight patients (BMI 25-30 ), but plasma levels of Elaidic acid significantly increased in obese patients (P
Palmitic acid,Oleic acid,Elaidic acid,NAFLD,Ramadan fasting
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https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7570_c3d9dded4ca7cd5ed335c92fc0e59804.pdf
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)
Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
2821-2746
4
3
2016
09
01
The Comparative Effect of Fasting with and without Caloric Restriction in Rat on Oxidative Stress Parameters
102
107
EN
Nurina
Tyagita
0000-0003-0424-7628
Medical Faculty of Islamic University Sultan Agung Semarang
nurinatyagita@unissula.ac.id
Taufiqurrachman
Nasihun
Biochemistry Department
Medicine Faculty of Sultan Agung Islamic University Semarang
Jl. Raya Kaligawe Km. 4 PO.Box 1054, Semarang, Central Java- Indonesia, 50112
taufiq_rn@yahoo.com
Titiek
Sumarawati
Human’s Health and Aging Science Biomedic Master Degree
Medicine Faculty of Sultan Agung Islamic University Semarang
Jl. Raya Kaligawe Km. 4 PO.Box 1054, Semarang, Central Java- Indonesia, 50112
sumarawati@gmail.com
10.22038/jfh.2016.7788
<strong>Introduction</strong>: Fasting, like Islamic Ramadan Fasting, has been associated with health benefits. Islamic Ramadan fasting, a form of caloric restriction (CR) or alternate day fasting that. Studies suggest a comparable effect of ADF and caloric restriction. Despite the fact that fasting can be considered as a form of dietary restriction, fasters tend to have difficulty to reduce their food intake during non-fasting period by overeating leading to the excessive calorie intake. To compare the effect of fasting with and without caloric restriction in Sprague Dawley rats. <strong>Methods:</strong> The rats were assigned to one of three groups: ADF with 70 % calorie intake (30% CR), ADF with 100 % calorie intake (0% CR), and ADF with 140 % calorie intake (excessive calorie intake) and AL (fed ad libitum). All groups were subjected to 6 hour fasting per day (9 a.m. until 3 p.m.) or 15 days. The plasma sample was taken for MDA level assessment. Urinary 8-oxodG levels were determined by using ELISA. <strong>Results:</strong> ADF with 30% calorie restriction (F70) group had the lowest MDA level. Measurement of 8-oxodG level showed that group F70 had the highest production of 8-oxodG. There was an inverse relationship between MDA level and 8-oxodG level meaning the lower MDA level, the lower 8-oxodG levels were produced. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> ADF fasting with 30% caloric restriction reduce the MDA level but increase 8-oxodG levels. This study suggest the beneficial effect of fasting requires decrease in overall caloric intake.
Alternate day fasting,Caloric restriction,Oxidative stress
https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7788.html
https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7788_f808c0849a22a3245b4407d6cbb1bacc.pdf
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)
Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
2821-2746
4
3
2016
09
01
The Effects of Ramadan Fasting on Physical Field-Expedient Measures in Army Cadets
111
116
EN
Konstantinos
Havenetidis
Faculty of Physical and Cultural Education
Hellenic Army Academy
khavenetidis@sse.gr
10.22038/jfh.2016.7889
<strong>Introduction: </strong>Given the limited number of studies on Ramadan fasting and military performance, we conducted this study to identify the effect of Ramadan fasting on physical fitness performances in army cadets. <strong>Methods:</strong> Twenty healthy males were randomly selected from a larger sample group. The subjects were divided into fasting (n=10) and non-fasting (n=10) groups. They performed various military physical fitness tests (pull ups, sit ups, swimming obstacle course, push ups, obstacle course, and one mile run) in three separate periods (1<sup>st</sup>: baseline, 2<sup>nd</sup>: pre-Ramadan fasting, and 3<sup>rd</sup>: post-Ramadan fasting). All the cadets also completed three-day food records prior to each exercise testing. <strong>Results:</strong> Repeated measures ANOVA showed non-significant differences between the groups for pull ups, sit ups, swimming obstacle course, and push ups (P>0.05). However, towards the end of the testing (when performing the obstacle course and the one-mile run) the fasting group showed significantly lower performance (P0.05) was noted in various nutritional parameters across the three food recording periods. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> Ramadan fasting does not affect overall military fitness performance; however, it seems that fasting cadets cannot handle repeated maximal exercise testing efficiently possibly due to inadequate recovery between tests
Army personnel,Dietary modification,fasting,Physical fitness,Ramadan,Work capacity evaluation
https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7889.html
https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7889_f97dcb59e538ab74fcb8157dfeeda459.pdf
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)
Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
2821-2746
4
3
2016
09
01
Survey of the Knowledge and Attitude of Physicians Toward the Management of Diabetes Mellitus during Ramadan
117
121
EN
Mohamed
Hassanein
Dubai Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, UAE
mmhassanein@dha.gov.ae
Alaaeldin
Bashier
Dubai Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, UAE
alaaeldin11@gmail.com
Elamin
Abdelgadir
Dubai Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, UAE
alaminibrahim@hotmail.com
Maryam
Al Saeed
Dubai Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, UAE
aalsaeed@dha.gov.ae
Fatheya
Alawadi
Dubai Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, UAE
ffalawadi@dha.gov.ae
Azza
Khalifa
Dubai Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, UAE
aabinhussain@dha.gov.ae
10.22038/jfh.2016.7748
Ramadan fasting has been a major concern among researchers considering the theoretically imposed risk on patients with diabetes mellitus due to prolonged fasting. Studies indicate that the knowledge and practices of physicians do not comply with the proposed recommendations in this regard in many cases. This study aimed to explore the viewpoints and attitudes of physicians toward the management of diabetes mellitus regarding to Ramadan fasting. In addition, we assessed the knowledge and compliance of physicians with available recommendations regarding the management of diabetes mellitus in Ramadan. According to the results, Ninety five present of the physicians (n=862) believed the type of diabetes to be “important” or “very important” in decision-making for Ramadan fasting. Control of diabetes before Ramadan was noted as “important” or “very important” by 95% of the physicians (n=848). Moreover, the majority of respondents emphasized on the pivotal role of self-monitoring of blood glucose in the management of patients receiving insulin or <em>sulphonylureas</em> (SUs), and to a lesser extend in cases treated with other oral hypoglycemic agents than SUs. Among the participants, 63.8% (n=397) confirmed the availability of Ramadan-focused educational programs for their patients, whereas thirty six present (n=225) mentioned the absence of such programs. According to the results of this study, it is crucial to raise the awareness of patients and physicians about the importance of Ramadan fasting through structured educational interventions in order to reduce the health risks associated with fasting in diabetic patients. Therefore, it is recommended that simplified guidelines and educational materials be dispensed for healthcare providers for related training programs before Ramadan.
Diabetes,Diabetes guidelines,Ramadan fasting,Diabetes Management,Muslims
https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7748.html
https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_7748_3424cd3dced3493f46b2a308ea957fa1.pdf