A Safer Ramadan - Healthcare Professional Resources

Leicester Diabetes Centre Ramadan Healthcare Professional Resources and Support

The holy month of Ramadan is an important part of the Muslim calendar, during which daylight fasting is practiced. Many Muslims with diabetes are exempt from fasting, however some will still participate. The Leicester Diabetes Centre have created a series of resources designed to support healthcare professionals to support and facilitate safe fasting during Ramadan.

eLearning, support and infographics

EDEN’s Safer Ramadan eLearning for healthcare professionals has been developed with full involvement from Leicester’s vibrant ethnic community and the Centre for Ethnic Health, this module will help healthcare professionals to safely and effectively support those wishing to fast.

This course aims to:

  • Increase healthcare professionals knowledge and confidence to support and advise Muslim patients wishing to fast during Ramadan.

  • Provide a quick-glance guide to help risk stratify patients with diabetes wishing to fast.

  • Enable healthcare professionals to tailor advice to individual needs.

If you are interested in accessing the course please email: eden@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

The LDC’s dedicated support pages:

Both resource pages have advice on exemptions, risk and preparing for Ramadan. Including pre-fast assessment, diet and exercise advice, medication types and post-Ramadan guidance.

For healthcare professionals: Quick reference infographics are available to download for blood glucose monitoring and Ramadan guidance assessment, medication and education.

Access via the informative resource page for healthcare professionals.