Religious Fasting, Diabetes Management, and Medication Dosage Adjustments.

In providing holistic care, nurses should address patients' spiritual needs, including participating in religious traditions such as fasting. Risks and benefits of participating in religious fasts should be determined to ensure patient safety and well-being managing chronic conditions such as diabetes. Awareness of guidelines will help nurses address patients' knowledge deficits and concerns about participating in religious fasts while managing their diabetes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]