Guidelines regarding management of adrenal insufficiency in the Holy month of Ramadan

Abstract

Adrenal insufficiency is a life-threatening event, so it is recommended for patients with known adrenal insufficiency to be properly educated regarding sick-day management. In the month of Ramadan, people refrain from eating and drinking during daylight hours. It is very important for patients with adrenal insufficiency, who wish to keep a fast, to be well aware of the disease, the suitable drug to be used for that particular period, warning signs, sick-day management, physical activity, and dietary limits. This article describes guidelines for the sick-day management of patients with adrenal insufficiency, in the month of Ramadan.

Keywords

• Adrenal insufficiency
• diet
• drug of choice
• physical activity
• Ramadan
• sick-day management
• warning sign