Is fasting (roza) helpful to control diabetes and heart disease?

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

General Practitioner

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15+ Yrs

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Medically fasting is discouraged in patients with high blood sugar levels and heart diseases. It can have a detrimental affect on health specially for people living with type1 and type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Vasanthasree Suggests...

Take a C. DIFFICILE TOXIN A & B AND GDH, STOOL Test or Take a Pro Insulin Test

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Answered 24/07/2025

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