Zhaleh Shadman
Diabetes Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
[ 1 ] - Recommended guideline for designing and interpreting of Ramadan fasting studies in medical research
Ramadan fasting is specific intermittent fasting comprising significant changes in routine lifestyle pattern and may affect body homeostasis and metabolism. In spite of several studies conducted on the effects of Ramadan fasting on various aspects of health and disease, because of heterogeneity in methodology and procedures (sometimes inevitable), a comprehensive concluding for reliable results...
[ 2 ] - Ramadan major nutrient patterns are associated with anthropometric measurements and physical activity in Tehran, Iran
During Ramadan fasting quantity and quality of dietary intake may change. There was no data on nutrient patterns in Ramadan fasting. The purpose of this study was to identify Ramadan major nutrient patterns among those who fast in Tehran, Iran. 510 fasting people aged 18-65 years and BMI 18.5-40 Kg/m2 were recruited in our study by 2-stage cluster sampling method in June-July 2014. Data on the ...
[ 3 ] - Misconceptions and negative attitudes towards the metabolic effects of Ramadan fasting, resulting in fasting avoidance
The aim of this study was to assess public knowledge about the effects of Ramadan fasting on various aspects of health and its association with fasting decision-making. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 600 subjects. The association between fasting and participants’ knowledge and attitudes toward Ramadan fasting, anthropometric measurements, physical activity, depression, anxiety, str...
[ 4 ] - A review of Ramadan fasting and diabetes mellitus: Controversies regarding the effects of Ramadan fasting on diabetic patients
Although several studies have investigated the effects of Ramadan fasting on diabetic patients, the exact impacts on diabetes control have not been well elucidated yet. There are neither precise quantitative criteria nor clear guidelines regarding Ramadan fasting for diabetic patients. This review aimed to discuss the results of previous studies. The neglected points in performed studies should...
[ 5 ] - روزه‌داری، بارداری و شیردهی (دارای امتیاز بازآموزی)
زمینه: گرسنگی و سوء تغذیه در دوران بارداری با عواقب سوئی همچون هیپوگلیسمی، کتونمی، اختلال در رشد هوشی جنین، وزن پایین تولد و حتی سقط جنین ارتباط دارد. از مقایسه طول مدت بارداری با طول مدت سال می‌توان نتیجه گرفت که حدود 75 درصد بارداری‌ها با ماه رمضان مصادف می‌شوند. اگرچه، روزه‌داری ماه رمضان مترادف با گرسنگی و یا سوء تغذیه نمی‌باشد، با این‌حال، آگاهی از اثرات روزه‌داری ماه رمضان بر نتیجه باردار...
[ 6 ] - روزه داری، بهداشت روان و الگوی خواب و بیداری
زمینه: تغییرات شیوه زندگی در ماه رمضان ممکن است رفتارهای مرتبط با خواب مانند مدت زمان خواب شبانه‌روزی، زمان خوابیدن و بیدار شدن و امواج مغزی را تحت تأثیر قرار دهد. همچنین، معنویت و دین داری تأثیر شگرف و معجزه‌آسایی بر سلامت روان انسان‌ها دارد و یکی از راه‌کارهای مفید مقابله با استرس، داشتن دین درونی و اعتقاد به خدا است. در این مقاله مروری، نتایج تمام مطالعات مرتبط با اثرات احتمالی روزه‌داری ماه...