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Summary

Summary

  • Speak to your healthcare team if you are planning to fast.
  • Check your blood glucose levels more often.
  • Continue a varied and balanced diet.
  • Include more slowly absorbed foods that have a lower glycaemic index.
  • Try not to have too many sugary and fatty foods.
  • When you break the fast, ensure you drink plenty of sugar-free and decaffeinated drinks to avoid dehydration.

> http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/Food_and_recipes/Fasting_and_diabetes/Summary/

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