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Review
. 2017 Jan-Feb;21(1):238-241.
doi: 10.4103/2230-8210.192489.

Glycemic management during Jain fasts

Sandeep Julka  1 , Alok Sachan  2 , Sarita Bajaj  3 , Rakesh Sahay  4 , Rajeev Chawla  5 , Navneet Agrawal  6 , Banshi Saboo  7 , A G Unnikrishnan  8 , Manash P Baruah  9 , Girish Parmar  10 , Sanjay Kalra  11
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Review

Glycemic management during Jain fasts

Sandeep Julka et al. Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2017 Jan-Feb.

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.

Keywords: Diabetes; India; Jain; fasting; insulin; religion.

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