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Babiker A, Elbarbary NS, Alaqeel B, Al Noaim K, Al Yaarubi S, Al-Abdulrazzaq D, Al-Kandari H, Alkhayyat H, Odeh R, Babiker O, Abu-Libdeh A, Aljohani A, Al Abdul Salam N, Al-Juailla F, Masuadi E, Deeb A, Weissberg-Benchell J, Gregory AM, Hassanein M, Al Alwan I. Lessons Learned From COVID-19 Lockdown: An ASPED/MENA Study on Lifestyle Changes and Quality of Life During Ramadan Fasting in Children and Adolescents Living With Type 1 Diabetes. Clin Med Insights Endocrinol Diabetes 2023; 16:11795514231203907. [PMID: 37867504 PMCID: PMC10588419 DOI: 10.1177/11795514231203907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Lockdown was a unique experience that affected many aspects of life, particularly during the challenge of Ramadan fasting (RF). Studying this can increase understanding of the effects of lifestyle changes on quality of life (QoL) for children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) during RF. Methods A cross-sectional study that assessed the effect of lockdown on lifestyle and QoL on fasting children living with T1D during Ramadan in the Middle East and North Africa region (2020-2021). We compared the child (self) and parent (proxy) reports using PEDQoL v3.0 disease specific questionnaire during lockdown and non-lockdown periods, and assessed correlations with lifestyle changes using regression and gap analyses. Results A total of 998 reports from 499 children with T1D aged 8 to 18 years (study = 276, control = 223), and their parents during RF in lockdown and non-lockdown periods. Fathers were more involved in their children's care during lockdown (P = .019). Patients had better compliance with treatment (P = .002), a reversed sleep pattern (P = .033), increased food intake (P ⩽ .001), and less exercise (P < .001). Children and parents perceived better QoL during lockdown (P ⩽.001) with no differences between their reports in "Diabetes Symptoms", "Treatment Adherence," and "Communication" domains. Self and proxy reports were different in all domains during non-lockdown (P = <.001-.009). In gap analysis, although not statistically significant, the gap was approximated between children's and parents' perceptions in all domains during lockdown. Conclusion COVID-19 lockdown had a positive impact on QoL of children living with T1D during RF, possibly due to lifestyle changes and superior psychosocial family dynamics.
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Affiliation(s)
- Amir Babiker
- King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, King Faisal University Medical Center, AlAhsa, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine & Health Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Population Health, Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Department of Pediatrics, Farwaniya Hospital, Ministry of Health, Farwaniya, Kuwait
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- Pediatric Department, Bahrain Defense Force Royal Medical Services, Riffa, Bahrain
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Sudan Childhood Diabetes Center, Khartoum, Sudan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Endocrinology Unit, Makassed Islamic Hospital & Al-Quds Medical School, Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
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- King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine & Health Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Department of Population Health, Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City & Khalifa University, Pediatric Endocrinology, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
- Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Dubai Hospital, Dubai, UAE
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- King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Abraham MB, Karges B, Dovc K, Naranjo D, Arbelaez AM, Mbogo J, Javelikar G, Jones TW, Mahmud FH. ISPAD Clinical Practice Consensus Guidelines 2022: Assessment and management of hypoglycemia in children and adolescents with diabetes. Pediatr Diabetes 2022; 23:1322-1340. [PMID: 36537534 PMCID: PMC10107518 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.13443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Mary B Abraham
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Australia.,Children's Diabetes Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.,Discipline of Pediatrics, Medical School, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, UMC - University Children's Hospital, Ljubljana, Slovenia, and Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Pediatric and Child Health, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Australia.,Children's Diabetes Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.,Discipline of Pediatrics, Medical School, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Ibrahim M, Davies MJ, Ahmad E, Annabi FA, Eckel RH, Ba-Essa EM, El Sayed NA, Hess Fischl A, Houeiss P, Iraqi H, Khochtali I, Khunti K, Masood SN, Mimouni-Zerguini S, Shera S, Tuomilehto J, Umpierrez GE. Recommendations for management of diabetes during Ramadan: update 2020, applying the principles of the ADA/EASD consensus. BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care 2020; 8:e001248. [PMID: 32366501 PMCID: PMC7223028 DOI: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2020-001248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Revised: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Fasting the Holy month of Ramadan constitutes one of the five pillars of the Muslim faith. Although there is some evidence that intermittent fasting during Ramadan may be of benefit in losing weight and cardiometabolic risk factors, there is no strong evidence these benefits apply to people with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association/European Association for the Study of Diabetes consensus recommendations emphasize the importance of patient factors and comorbidities when choosing diabetes medications including the presence of comorbidities, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, hypoglycemia risk, weight issues and costs. Structured education and pre-Ramadan counseing are key components to successful management of patients with diabetes. These should cover important aspects like glycemic targets, self-monitoring of blood glucose, diet, physical activity including Taraweeh prayers, medication and dose adjustment, side effects and when to break the fast. The decision cycle adapted for the specific situation of Ramadan provides an aid for such an assessment. Children with type 1 diabetes should strongly be advised not to fast due to the high risk of acute complications such as hypoglycemia and probably diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), although there is very little evidence that DKA is increased in Ramadan. Pregnant women with diabetes or gestational diabetes should be advised to avoid fasting because of possible negative maternal and fetal outcomes. Hypoglycemia is a common concern during Ramadan fasting. To prevent hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic events, we recommend the adoption of diabetes self-management education and support principles. The use of the emerging technology and continuous glucose monitoring during Ramadan could help to recognize hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic complications related to omission and/or medication adjustment during fasting; however, the cost represents a significant barrier.
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester and Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK
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- Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes Division of Cardiology, University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus Official Bookstore, Denver, Colorado, USA
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- Section of Adult and Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, American University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Endocrinolgy and Internal Medicine, University of Tunisia, Monstair, Tunisia
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Obstetrics & Gynecology, ISRA Medical University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Diabetic Association of Pakistan, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Chronic Disease Prevention Unit, National Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland
- Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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