JAKARTA - Fasting can be a challenge for people with comorbid diseases, especially if health conditions require special monitoring. Therefore, careful preparation is very important to stay healthy and strong during fasting.
One of the main steps that must be taken is to consult a doctor before starting fasting.
General practitioner who graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, dr. Zoya Marie Adyasa, M.Res, emphasized the importance of a medical examination first for comorbid sufferers before fasting.
"If the disease condition is severe enough or often requires hospital treatment, you should consult a doctor, both an internal medicine doctor and a nutritionist, to get the best advice," said dr. Zoya as quoted by ANTARA.
For comorbid sufferers who have to take medication regularly, compliance with the schedule for taking medication is very important during the fasting month.
"The main thing is to maintain drug consumption according to the doctor's advice. For example, for cholesterol sufferers, the drug they take serves to control fat levels in the body, so they cannot be missed," he explained.
In addition, comorbid sufferers are also advised to stay active even though they are fasting. One of the light activities that can be done is to increase footsteps so that the body remains fit.
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In order for the body to remain strong during fasting, comorbid sufferers need to pay attention to their diet by ensuring the variation and balance of nutrients in each dish.
"The main key is the variety of food. There is no food that must be avoided, but the important thing is that the composition is balanced. Don't eat just a little vegetables, then hope to be strong fasting. Carbohydrates, fats, and sugar can still be consumed, but protein and vegetables must be the main part of the portion of food," added dr. Zoya.
Comorbid diseases are conditions where a person suffers from two or more health problems simultaneously. Some of the comorbid diseases that people often experience are hypertension,tender heart disease, and dyslipidemia or blood fat content disorders.
With proper preparation, comorbid sufferers can still perform fasting safely and comfortably. Consulting with doctors, maintaining a diet, regulating drug consumption, and staying active is the main key to keeping the body healthy during the month of Ramadan.
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