Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital organized an informative academic lecture titled “Ramadan and Diabetes” on 23rd January 2026, aimed at enhancing clinicians’ understanding of diabetes management during the holy month of Ramadan. The session was arranged by the Department of Medicine and delivered by Professor Dr Rayaz Malik, Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine–Qatar, a renowned authority in the field of diabetes and metabolic disorders.

The lecture addressed the unique physiological and clinical challenges faced by patients with diabetes who choose to fast during Ramadan. Professor Malik comprehensively discussed risk stratification of diabetic patients, safe fasting practices, and individualized treatment adjustments. Emphasis was placed on pre-Ramadan assessment, patient education, medication modification, and monitoring strategies to minimize complications such as hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, dehydration, and diabetic ketoacidosis.