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Ramadan fasting alters your eating patterns which could
cause your blood glucose level from getting either too high or too low. A proper meal plan is important to
keep your blood glucose level within the optimal range during the fasting month.
Pelan
Ramadan Nutrition Plan (RNP) is a clinically proven tool, designed to assist individuals with Type 2
Diabetes (T2DM) to achieve better blood glucose control and help with weight management1,2. In
overweight
and obese individuals with T2DM, weight loss has been shown to improve blood glucose control3
The meals in RNP
are well balanced with the following
macro-nutrients
distribution:
DSF (Diabetes-Specific Formula)
WEIGHT CONTROL DURING
RAMADAN
The calories you consume will affect your body weight. Your
body's calorie requirements depend on your height, gender, and daily activity levels.
Here
are some suggestions if you are interested in losing weight or avoiding weight gain during Ramadan:
Pay attention to your calorie intake.
Distribute carbohydrates and calorie intake between Sahur and Iftar proportionately.
Do light exercises after breaking fast, such as brisk walking.
Feeling confused about how many calories you should consume to lose weight? Refer to the following chart to choose the appropriate calorie requirement for you.
ADULT BMI
CALCULATOR
This calculator provides body mass index (BMI) and the corresponding BMI weight status category for adults 20 years and older.
Your BMI
is 13.3
Your BMI
is 24.4
Your BMI
is 28.9
Your BMI
is 31.1
Diabetes-specific formula (DSF) stated in this 14-day Ramadan
Menu Plan
refers to NUTREN® GLUCOBALANCE™
For more details, you may download14-day Ramadan Menu Plan.
SERVING SUGGESTION
FOOD IMAGE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY
Selamat berpuasa with 14-day Ramadan Menu Plan by
dietitian to achieve optimal blood glucose level!
For more information on RNP and Syawal
nutrition plan, please click below buttons to download the eBooks:
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References: 1. Mohd Yusof BN, Wan Zukiman WZHH, Abu Zaid Z, et al. Comparison of Structured Nutrition Therapy for Ramadan with Standard Care in Type 2 Diabetes Patients. Nutrients. 2020;12(3):813. 2. Mohd Yusof BN, Yahya NF, Hasbullah FY, et al. Ramadan-focused nutrition therapy for people with diabetes: A narrative review. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2020; 108530 3. Look AHEAD Research Group, Pi-Sunyer X, Blackburn G, et al. Reduction in weight and cardiovascular disease risk factors in individuals with type 2 diabetes: one-year reuslts of the look AHEAD trial. Diabetes Care. 2007;30(6):1374-1383 4. Hussein Z, Taher SW, Gilcharan Singh HK, Chee Siew Swee W. Diabetes Care in Malaysia: Problems, New Models, and Solutions. Ann Glob Health. 2015;81(6):851-862.