Journal of Medical Nutrition and Nutraceuticals

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: 2013  |  Volume : 2  |  Issue : 2  |  Page : 84--85

Nutritional recommendations for type 2 diabetes during Buddhist Lent (War Dwin)


Tint Swe Latt1, Manash P Baruah2, Rakesh Sahay3 
1 Department of Rector, University of Medicine-2, Yangon, Myanmar, India
2 Department of Endocrinology, Exceli Hospitals, Guwahati, Assam, India
3 Department of Endocrinology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

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Manash P Baruah
Department of Endocrinology, Exceli Hospitals, Guwahati, Assam
India

The Buddhist Lent is an annual three lunar month long fast observed by devout Buddhists. This involves fasting daily from noon to midnight, abstaining from all solid foods. Only liquids and jaggery are allowed during this period. This paper discusses the unique nutritional challenges posed by this fast for people with diabetes, and suggests practical recommendations to ensure healthy nutrition and successful fasting for them.


How to cite this article:
Latt TS, Baruah MP, Sahay R. Nutritional recommendations for type 2 diabetes during Buddhist Lent (War Dwin).J Med Nutr Nutraceut 2013;2:84-85


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Latt TS, Baruah MP, Sahay R. Nutritional recommendations for type 2 diabetes during Buddhist Lent (War Dwin). J Med Nutr Nutraceut [serial online] 2013 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];2:84-85
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