Figures & data
Figure 2 Proposed steps for glycemic control during Ramadan fasting in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
![Figure 2 Proposed steps for glycemic control during Ramadan fasting in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.](/cms/asset/5874d350-fc15-428f-ae6b-2d7b1afd390c/dmso_a_23261_f0002_b.jpg)
Figure 3 Proposed algorithm for pre-Ramadan review and adjustments of lifestyle and therapeutic regimens.
**Fluctuating glycemia, major comorbidities esp. renal/hepatic insufficiency and/or use of insulin and sulfonylureas.
![Figure 3 Proposed algorithm for pre-Ramadan review and adjustments of lifestyle and therapeutic regimens.](/cms/asset/8e8dbae0-aaba-4b69-a6a0-4bd87da48c33/dmso_a_23261_f0003_c.jpg)
Figure 4 Principles of antihyperglycemic therapeutic regimen adjustments in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus who are fasting for Ramadan.
![Figure 4 Principles of antihyperglycemic therapeutic regimen adjustments in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus who are fasting for Ramadan.](/cms/asset/c6098d53-104b-4350-9db2-f63447744688/dmso_a_23261_f0004_b.jpg)
Figure 5 Site and mode of action of the most commonly used antidiabetic pharmacological agents, classified by their hypoglycemic risk potential and weight gain/loss characteristics.
Adapted and modified from AlMaatouq.Citation24
![Figure 5 Site and mode of action of the most commonly used antidiabetic pharmacological agents, classified by their hypoglycemic risk potential and weight gain/loss characteristics.Adapted and modified from AlMaatouq.Citation24](/cms/asset/3ac4b94f-703d-43d6-b4a8-2e1e7cbac7e5/dmso_a_23261_f0005_c.jpg)
Table 1 Adjustments of noninsulin antidiabetic regimens in people with type 2 diabetes who are fasting for Ramadan
Table 2 Insulin regimen adjustments in people with type 2 diabetes who are fasting for Ramadan