Danergous Prayers Forums >> Post 31 >> Diabetics must be extremely careful!

PatCurry · Guest

WIth several diabetics in our small group, we knew that this kind of a fast is tricky business. Everyone gave it a try, but three people have stopped because they experienced significant reactions. Many of the items on the food list are carbohydrates, which diabetics have to monitor every day.
Your body needs protein, which you're not going to get by just eating rice, fruits and vegetables.
And some people shouldn't eat this way. We know someone who switched to a strict vegetarian diet and within a short amount of time, experienced blurred vision and reduced sensation in their fingers. Diabetes was ruled out, and the symptoms went away when the person returned to their regular diet.
The bottom line is to listen to your body and do what's healthiest for you! Like it says in the fast guide, there are other ways to fast than from food. Or fast from one meal a day and spend that time in prayer and reading the Word.