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Effects of Ramadan Fasting on Intradialytic Hypoglycemia and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Diabetes on Maintenance Hemodialysis: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study in Southern Thailand

Paper C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

A study of 214 adults on dialysis in Thailand found that those who fasted during Ramadan had more low blood sugar episodes between dialysis sessions. This shows a link, but other factors could explain the difference.

Who did this work

Ashari Saman (Patan Hospital) · Jayanton Patumanond (Naresuan University) · Moragot Chatatikun (Walailak University) · Atthaphong Phongphithakchai (Prince of Songkla University)

Source

Paper · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-08-27
https://doi.org/10.3390/medsci14050522