Should I fast if I am diabetic?

Should I fast if I am diabetic?

Yes, fasting is very beneficial for diabetics.
 
16 hour fasting will reduce insulin resistance, lower blood sugar levels, and offer protection against the development of type-2 diabetes. 
  
However, incase there is a dip in the sugar levels while fasting and you feel dizzy, have a little bit of jaggery. 

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