Can diabetics safely fast on Yom Kippur? New study offers hope

A first-of-its-kind study found that over 70% of diabetic participants completed a 25-hour Yom Kippur fast without significant complications. Advance pump adjustments increased the likelihood of success eightfold, offering new hope for safe fasting.

A new study offers hope for diabetics who wish to fast on Yom Kippur. The first-of-its-kind study found that more than 70% of participants completed a 25-hour fast without significant complications. The key factor was advance pump adjustments, which increased the likelihood of a safe fast eightfold. This provides a potential pathway for religious observance without compromising health.