Ramadan and Diabetes

The NUST School of Health Sciences (NSHS), in collaboration with Novo Nordisk, hosted an interactive session to educate faculty, staff, students, and the broader community on managing diabetes during Ramadan. The event began with welcome address by Prof. Dr. Rizwan Ashraf, Principal of NSHS.
Key presentations included:
• Healthy Diet & Ramadan by Dr. Zille Huma Mustehsan (Associate Professor, NSHS)
• Diabetes & Ramadan by Prof. Dr. Nafisa Tahir (Consultant Internal Medicine, NSHS)
• Dr. Gohar Khan (Consultant Endocrinologist, FGPC)
An interactive discussion led by Dr. Gohar Khan provided attendees an opportunity to ask questions and share experiences. The session concluded with a Q&A and closing remarks by Prof. Dr. Shazia Nisar, Vice Principal of NSHS.
The event highlighted practical strategies for safe fasting, emphasizing balanced nutrition, medication adjustments, and personalized care to support the well-being of individuals with diabetes during the holy month.