Skipping meals can cause health issues. For people with diabetes, skipping or delaying food intake may lead to hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar), especially if they are on insulin or sulfonylurea tablets. On the other hand, sudden indulgence in calorie-dense festival foods at the time of breaking the fast can result in hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Both these cases increase the risk of complications such as dizziness and dehydration, and in severe cases can lead to hospitalisation.

When meals are skipped, the body is forced to rely on stored glucose. If medications are not tailored to the patient’s needs and diet, the disparity between sugar availability and insulin action can produce swings in sugar levels. For example, hypoglycemia while fasting can appear with perspiration

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