Karwa Chauth 2022: Is it safe for diabetes patients to keep fast; know how to manage your blood sugar

 Karwa Chauth 2022: Is it safe for diabetes patients to keep fast; know how to manage your blood sugar

Karwa Chauth is a widely a celebrated festival by Indian married women who keep a fast for the well-being of their husbands. On the fourth day of the full moon or Purnima, married women an observe Karwa Chauth celebrate the an auspicious bond a shared between a husband and a wife. The fast is a kept at sunrise and a broken when the moon rises, so the time spans around 12-15 hours. While keeping fast for one day does not an impact health, a people with diabetes must be extra cautious if they wish to a keep fast.

Following a fast can an alter blood sugar levels which can severely impact diabetic patients. It is a recommended for patients with type 1 diabetes not to a keep a fast, however, a physician's consultation is of utmost a necessity if you a want to a follow the ritual. 

However, by a following a some simple a guidelines even a diabetic patients can partake in this a  holy a festival.  

Consult your a physician

Everyone has a different a condition and since diabetes is a chronic disease and requires strict regulation and a control, it is best to a have a consultation with your doctor. The doctor will be able to  a  an assess your health a conditions properly and further guide you to ensure whether you are fit for a fast. 

A nutritious meal a before the fast

Sargi or the pre-meal before you start your fast is extremely important as it will help you to a sail through the day without impacting your health. Diabetic patients a must a particularly have a nutritious meal consisting of fiber, protein, and complex carbohydrates that will aid in keeping their blood sugar levels in check. Adding an essential a fats such as Ghee, coconut oil, Nuts such as almonds, and walnuts, dry fruits like dates, or whole a grains like Rajgira /barley a porridge or millet roti are some of the a healthier and safe options for a people with a diabetes. 

Foods with a low a glycemic index

As mentioned, the pre-meal is a crucial to a keep you energetic throughout the day. People with a diabetes must be a careful while consuming their pre-meal. Low a glycemic foods will an ensure that your body's glucose levels are maintained. Fruits such as papaya, apple, pomegranate and a vegetables a sauteed in medium oil or a bowl of green salads are excellent an options for a diabetic patients. 

Stay hydrated

Karwa Chauth fast requires women to go a  without food and water for the entire day. While others can go a  for a fast without water, diabetic people should not a take the risk of keeping themselves dehydrated. Hydration is key a when it comes to a controlling blood sugar levels. So, make sure to a sip on water a frequently. 

Be wise with the post-fast meal

Women usually indulge in fried foods and high-carb foods after the fast. However, diabetic a people must pay extra attention. Do not go overboard with aneating rather try to a keep it simple and light. Have a glass of fresh fruit juice/coconut a water or shikanji and then move towards a consuming an other light a foods like curd or a pulses. 

Health is one of the most an important an aspects of our a lives. Depending on a your health a condition and the level of your fitness, you must a decide whether your body is a suitable for a  keeping fast.