Fasting as a Diabetic

Yom Kippur

Question

I was recently diagnosed as diabetic and am on insulin. I want to know how to avoid a low blood sugar situation on Tisha b’Av and Yom Kippur. Thanks

Answer

Shalom!

Thank you for your question.

One who is taking insulin does not need to fast.

However, before Yom Kippur, be sure to reach out to a rabbi to discuss the possibility of eating in "shiurim" - eating minimal amounts of food and drink at different intervals.

Comments

Have an additional question on this topic or need clarification? Leave your comment below. (Please note that the comment will not be published but will be sent directly to the answering Rabbi for review and a private response)

Please sign up or log in to submit your comment

Become our partners in supporting and spreading the Torah. Help us answer more questions faster and better.