Ramadan Tips: Fasting and Hypertension

TBS Report

06 May, 2021, 10:50 am

Last modified: 06 May, 2021, 03:30 pm

Ramadan Tips: Fasting and Hypertension

TBS Report

06 May, 2021, 10:50 am

Last modified: 06 May, 2021, 03:30 pm

Representational Photo: Collected

Representational Photo: Collected

Hypertension patients on medication should check with their cardiologists whether to make any special adjustments to their drugs and diet during Ramadan.
High-risk people like smokers, diabetics and those with a family history of hypertension should consult with their cardiologists whether it would be safe for them to fast

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