The festival of Karva Chauth is very special for every married woman. On this day, women keep a Nirjala fast for the long life and happy life of their husbands. On this day, they fast the whole day without eating or drinking anything and then break their fast by worshiping Chandra Dev after the moon rises at night. This year this festival is being celebrated on October 20. This fast is very important for married women, but sometimes in some health conditions, special care should be taken about some things regarding this fast.

Diabetes is one of these health problems, which is an incurable disease, which is usually controlled with medicines and proper diet. In such a situation, it is important to be careful while fasting during this time. If you are also a diabetic patient and are fasting this Karva Chauth, then know from Parmeet Kaur, Head and Chief, Nutritionist and Dietician at Maringo Asia Hospital Gurugram, what things are important to take special care of during this time.

Keep these things in mind during the fast-

Experts say that Karva Chauth is an important occasion for many women, but fasting for a long time can be difficult, especially for those who have diabetes. Women suffering from diabetes should take special care of things during the fast to prevent fluctuations in blood sugar . Some of which are as follows-

Hydrate well

If you are fasting on Karwa Chauth, drink plenty of water before the Nirjala fast begins. By doing this, you will remain hydrated for a longer time, which can cause changes in blood sugar levels.

Include healthy foods in sargi

For Karwa Chauth, include healthy foods in Sargi to keep yourself energetic throughout the day and control your blood sugar. Include high-fibre food items like whole grains, vegetables and protein in it. Avoid processed or sugar-rich foods during this time.

Monitor blood sugar levels

If you experience dizziness, weakness or extreme hunger, you should check your blood sugar level immediately. In case of high fluctuations in sugar levels, it may be necessary to break the fast.

break the fast carefully

When breaking your fast, make sure you stay away from high-carb or sugar-rich foods. Choose a balanced diet to eat, which includes whole grains, vegetables, and protein.

Stay away from stress

If you are fasting on Karva Chauth, then try to stay away from stress completely, because stress has an effect on blood sugar. For this, you can take the help of mindfulness and relaxing exercises.