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Ramadan Fasting in Diabetes Patients on Insulin Pump Therapy Augmented by Continuous Glucose Monitoring: An Observational Real-Life Study

Ali Khalil, Salem Beshyah, Samar M. Abu Awad, Mahmoud Benbarka, Marcil Haddad, Dana Al-Hassan, Marwa Kahwatih, Nico Nagelkerke

Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics · 2012 · 51 citations · 13 references

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Abstract

This study confirms the advantages provided by insulin pump use in patients with diabetes were enhanced by the use of continuous glucose monitoring. We provided more evidence-based advice on how best to adjust the insulin pump during fasting.

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