Table 4.

Physical activity recommendations for patients with Diabetes during Ramadan Fasting[28,29]

Situations	Recommendations
Those on lifestyle modification	Modifying frequency and intensity of physical activity.
Type 2 Diabetes on oral medications or insulin	Avoid exercise before Iftar.
Type 1 Diabetes	Personalised decision, Avoid intense exercise.
Preferable mode of exercise	Maintain normal daily routine, walking, stationary cycling. Perform Tarawih prayers.
Exercise timing (depending on work pattern during Ramadan)	Preferably 2 hours after Iftar, after night (Isha) and after midnight (Tahajud) prayers.
General recommendations 1. Glucose monitoring needed before, during and after exercise in very high and high-risk individuals. 2. Ensure adequate hydration before and after exercise.