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This year the holy festival of Karva Chauth will be celebrated on 10th October. During this time, married women observe Nirjala fast for the long life of their husbands. It is ready after doing sixteen adornments. She drinks water or eats something only after telling the story of Karva Chauth in the afternoon and worshiping the moon at night. In such a situation, being hungry and thirsty all day can be difficult in some medical conditions. Because this can cause them health related problems, like you must have heard that every diabetic patient is advised to eat something healthy every 2 to 3 hours.
Similarly, it is said that if a high BP patient remains on an empty stomach for a long time, it can increase the blood pressure. So in such a situation the question arises whether a diabetes and BP patient should keep the fast of Karva Chauth. Let us know what experts say about it and what things should be kept in mind.
Know expert opinion
Dr. Saket Kant, Senior Consultant Endocrinology, Shri Balaji Action Medical Institute, Delhi, said that patients with diabetes or high blood pressure should be very cautious before staying on an empty stomach for a long time like Karva Chauth. If such patients remain hungry for a long time, then the blood sugar level in the body can become very low or high, which can lead to dizziness, feeling of weakness, confusion or unconsciousness. The risk of hypoglycemia may increase especially in people taking insulin or sugar control medicines.
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High BP patients may face problems like headache, fatigue and rapid heart beat due to dehydration or electrolyte imbalance. Therefore, such people should discuss their health condition with a doctor before fasting. If sugar or BP are under control, then you can fast for a limited time. But during this period one should keep taking water or sugar-free liquids. If you feel any kind of weakness, trembling or dizziness, you should break the fast immediately.
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Keep these things in mind
If both your sugar and BP are balanced and you are fasting, then keep in mind that eat healthy things in Sargi, so that you get energy for the whole day and the body remains hydrated. If possible, you can start drinking water after listening to the story. After breaking the fast, do not eat oil, sweets or spicy things immediately. Also, if you are feeling headache, dizziness, weakness or any kind of problem, then break the fast. Do not do too much strenuous work or workout. Rest as much as possible. Take help from other family members for household work.
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