A gradual, mindful transition is recommended to reduce fatigue, dehydration, and other health complications during the month

Individuals with diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, or kidney issues should consult their physician before Ramadan

29 January 2026; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE — With the holy month of Ramadan just weeks away, residents are being urged to prepare their bodies for fasting. Health experts at RAK Hospital say that a gradual, mindful transition can reduce fatigue, dehydration, and other health complications during the month.

“Ramadan fasting is not just a spiritual journey, it is also a physical one,” said MsRuba El Hourani, Head of the Preventive Health & Nutrition Department at RAK Hospital. “Starting early helps people fast comfortably, maintain energy, and protect their overall health throughout the month.”

10-Minutes Post-Meal walk could be the key to better Diabetes Management, says RAK Hospital expert

RAK Diabetes Challenge’s ‘Diabeat’ webinar with Dr. ShahdanKotb highlights how small, consistent lifestyle changes can lead to big health gains

Dr. Shahdan Kotb, Specialist Physiatrist at RAK Hospital

Both hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar) require immediate recognition and response

Carrying glucose snacks or tablets, wearing medical alert bracelets, and regularly monitoring blood sugar before activities like driving or exercising can help avoid emergencies.

Dr Zara Ahmed, Specialist Emergency Medicine, RAK Hospital

7 October 2025; RAK, UAE: Most people think that eating too much sugar is what causes diabetes. But as Dr. Zara Ahmed, Emergency Medicine Specialist at RAK Hospital, explained in a compelling webinar held as part of the RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025, the truth is far more complex and understanding it can quite literally save lives.

Abdominal Obesity is the primary trigger for the condition

Simple lifestyle changes such as eating a balanced diet, staying physically active and keeping weight in check are the first line of defense

RAK, UAE – 30 September 2025 — Heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes are often thought of as separate health problems, but in reality, they are deeply connected by a single underlying condition: Cardio-Metabolic Syndrome (CMS). Few people have heard the name, yet CMS is fast becoming one of the biggest silent health threats in the country and globally, warned experts at the latest session of RAK Hospital’s RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025 webinar series.

Dr. Hala Youssef Hamdy AbouelSeoud, Specialist Endocrinology & Head of Department at RAK Hospital