Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism (Jan 2017)

Glycemic management during Jain fasts

  • Sandeep Julka,
  • Alok Sachan,
  • Sarita Bajaj,
  • Rakesh Sahay,
  • Rajeev Chawla,
  • Navneet Agrawal,
  • Banshi Saboo,
  • A G Unnikrishnan,
  • Manash P Baruah,
  • Girish Parmar,
  • Sanjay Kalra

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/2230-8210.192489
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 21, no. 1
pp. 238 – 241

Abstract

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This review describes the various fasts observed by adherents of the Jain religion. It attempts to classify them according to their suitability for people with diabetes and suggests appropriate regime and dose modification for those observing these fasts. The review is an endeavor to encourage rational and evidence-based management in this field of diabetology.

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