Al -Agha: Diabetes in Hajj must monitor digital indicators and avoid stress and tension

Endocrinology and Children’s Skin Consultant at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, Professor Abdel -Maine Eid Al -Agha, revealed that the techniques of managing and controlling diabetes since their appearance years ago helped diabetes patients perform the Hajj pilgrimage with ease and safety Finally and applying all the tips that were directed to them before going to perform the obligatory prayer. He said that the technique of the insulin pump, and the continuous monitoring of diabetes around the clock without the need to prick the finger and the blood descending, contributed to giving safety and controlling diabetes, and patients obtaining direct and immediate alerts in the event of an imbalance of blood sugar in the body, in addition to obtaining insulin treatment at the specified time and doses Required with great accuracy, as international companies in the field of medical techniques have been producing “monitoring” blood sugar levels that are easy to use by patients, and most importantly, their accuracy in warning the patient when noticing any change in his sugar rate.

Al -Agha added that diabetics can perform the Hajj pilgrimage, but they must pay attention to what they might be exposed to during the performance of the rituals of Hajj and the transfers of feelings, including the difficulty of controlling the level of sugar in the blood, and this may happen as a result of changing levels of physical activity, exposure to high heat, dehydration, and changing the food and food system, exposure – God forbid – to develop wounds or ulcers in the feet or others, due to the large number of movement And crowding, the scratches that cause easily in diabetics, due to crowding, excessive sweating and blood sugar level disorder, so patients should pay attention to their health and take into account the factors that may affect their health.

He added: The Hajj pilgrimage includes some of the rituals that require walking for long distances, so it is very important to take care of the feet and not to walk permanently barefoot, and the comfortable shoes must be worn and avoid narrow shoes, and that the socks are cotton, while taking care of the cleanliness of the feet, and it is also important to eat healthy fluids and the most important of them, of course, water to avoid dehydration, especially since the Hajj season this year coincides with the summer season and heat,

And be sure to divide meals into 3 – 5 small servings throughout the day, with the necessity of the presence of a healthy bag that includes juice and food that contains sugar, in order to eat it in the event of a healthy sign that may indicate a lack of blood sugar level such Healthy to provide appropriate medical care, and it is also important to wear a medical bracelet during the Hajj trip that includes personal data (name, age, country), as well as medical data that indicates diabetes.

Professor Al -Agha concluded his speech by saying:

The Hajj journey is a great duty that requires a great physical, physical and psychological effort, and for diabetic patient, this trip represents a double challenge, as he has to balance the performance of spiritual rituals and protect his health from any possible complications, so it is important for a diabetic patient to follow the proper medical guidance, while following around the clock to indicators of blood sugar, avoid stress, stress, and presence In shadow places, ensuring healthy nutrition, and important advice is healthy sleeping and quality to renew the body’s energy.