RAMADAN: FREE resources for Healthcare Professionals

A unique set of resources that are designed to support a Safer Ramadan

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, this can cause a challenge for healthcare professionals to support and facilitate safe fasting during Ramadan.

The Leicester Diabetes Centre’s Safer Ramadan programme is free and available for all healthcare professionals and includes:

• Access to award winning EDEN’s Safer Ramadan e-Learning

• Information support

• Infographics

EDEN’s Safer Ramadan e-Learning

Developed with full involvement from Leicester’s vibrant BAME community and our national Centre for BME Health, this module will help you 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

Information support and Infographics

An informative resource page with advice for healthcare professionals on exemptions, risk and preparing for Ramadan. Including pre-fast assessment, diet and exercise advice, medication types and post-Ramadan guidance.

Quick reference infographics available to download for blood glucose monitoring and Ramadan guidance assessment, medication and education.