Fatheya Alawadi
Central America
Research Article
Comparison of Incidences, Hospital Stay and Precipitating Factors of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Ramadan and the Following Month in Three Major Hospitals in United Arab Emirates. A Prospective Observational Study
Author(s): Elamin I E Abdelgadir, Khadija Hafidh, Alaaeldin M K Basheir, Bachar O Afandi, Fatheya Alawadi, Fauzia Rashid, Lina Majd, Sana Roubi and Mohamed M HassaneinElamin I E Abdelgadir, Khadija Hafidh, Alaaeldin M K Basheir, Bachar O Afandi, Fatheya Alawadi, Fauzia Rashid, Lina Majd, Sana Roubi and Mohamed M Hassanein
1.7 billion Muslims worldwide obey religious commands of fasting for a month. This may increase morbidity in people with diabetes.
Objective: Comparing the rate and duration of admissions with diabetic ketoacidosis and the leading precipitating factors during Ramadan and in the following month (Shawal) were our primary and secondary endpoints, respectively.
Design and methods: This was a prospective study that included all Muslims who were admitted with DKA to three major hospitals in United Arab Emirates during Ramadan and Shawal. Demographics, clinical, and laboratory indices were collected and analyzed to assess primary and secondary end points.
Results: 48 patients were admitted during the study duration, 20 were admitted during Ramadan and 28 in Shawal. All those admitted during Rama.. View More»
