Abstract

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.

Details

Title
Glycemic management during Jain fasts
Author
Julka, Sandeep; Sachan, Alok; Bajaj, Sarita; Sahay, Rakesh; Chawla, Rajeev; Agrawal, Navneet; Saboo, Banshi; Unnikrishnan, A; Baruah, Manash; Parmar, Girish; Kalra, Sanjay
Publication year
2017
Publication date
Jan-Feb 2017
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
22308210
e-ISSN
22309500
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1853425076
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Jan-Feb 2017