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.
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Eichorst, B. (2016). Fasting and Diabetes from A Local and Global Perspective- Commentary. Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health, 4(3), 108-110. doi: 10.22038/jfh.2016.7789
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Barbara Eichorst. "Fasting and Diabetes from A Local and Global Perspective- Commentary", Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health, 4, 3, 2016, 108-110. doi: 10.22038/jfh.2016.7789
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Eichorst, B. (2016). 'Fasting and Diabetes from A Local and Global Perspective- Commentary', Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health, 4(3), pp. 108-110. doi: 10.22038/jfh.2016.7789
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Eichorst, B. Fasting and Diabetes from A Local and Global Perspective- Commentary. Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health, 2016; 4(3): 108-110. doi: 10.22038/jfh.2016.7789
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