Ramadan and Diabetes Posted or Updated on 11 Feb 2026

Diabetes UK have produced a factsheet about diabetes and Ramadan, which includes information about fasting and managing your diabetes during this time. This has been developed in partnership with the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA). 

It is available to order and download in English, Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati and Urdu

Ramadan health factsheet (PDF, 68KB) prepared by Mufti Mohammed Zubair Butt, Shariah Advisor to the Muslim Spiritual Care Provision in the NHS.

Protect your vision this Ramadan: Eye drops won’t break your fast!

According to the majority of Islamic scholars, eye drops do not invalidate the fast. If you follow a different scholarly opinion, please speak to your Imam or healthcare team.
Mufti Mohammed Zubair Butt, Bradford Council for Mosques

It’s important to continue taking eye drops or using the tropicamide eye drops provided at your diabetic eye screening appointment, including during the month of Ramadan.

In Islam, preserving health is important. If you are unwell, exemptions and alternatives to fasting are available, please speak to your GP or healthcare team.
Council for Mosques Bradford and District

Your vision matters – attend your appointment!

Blocking my tear duct means the drops stay in my eye and don’t reach the back of my throat.
Patient

Using eye drops helps us to see  the back of your eyes clearly.     
Screener     

Eye screening in diabetes is an important part of your diabetes care. We offer screening because it protects against vision loss

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