Incidence of Hypoglycemia in Pregnant Ladies With or Without Gestational Diabetes Fasting Ramadan

Incidence of Hypoglycemia in Pregnant Women With or Without Diabetes During Fasting in Ramadan

The physiological change in food and sleep pattern during Ramadan impacted hypoglycemia risks among pregnant women. Few studies investigated the incidence of hypoglycemia pregnant women with or without diabetes during fasting in Ramadan in Saudi Arabia. This study aims to understand the glucose variability in pregnant women during fasting Ramadan in Saudi Arabia.

Women with normal pregnancy will be compared to women with gestational diabetes on diet or Metformin alone during Fasting Ramadan. They will be monitored and will be observed for incidence of hypoglycemia using continuous glucose monitoring devices.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age > 18 years old.
2. Pregnant women without diabetes.
3. Pregnant women with diabetes (pregestational and gestational) on diet +/- metformin.
4. Dedicated to applying a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Age below18 years
2. Pregnant women with diabetes on insulin (type 1 and type 2 diabetes)
3. Renal and liver impairment.
4. Adrenal insufficiency
5. Psychiatric diseases.