People may fast for many reasons such as religious observations, lab tests, surgery, or weight loss. Fasting may be safe, but your doctor or health care team should first review your treatment plan to adjust medications and reduce your risk of hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, or dehydration while fasting. Learn more about this and other topics in “Your Rights and Care Standards: A Guide for People with Type 2 Diabetes” at https://diabetesjournals.org/clinical/article/43/3/335/160650/Your-Rights-and-Care-Standards-A-Guide-for-People.
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