Staying fit during Ramadan involves maintaining a healthy balance between spiritual practices, dietary habits and physical activities, doctors in the UAE have advised.

Preparing one’s body for a month-long of fasting is equally important – particularly for those who are diabetic, with high blood pressure and cholesterol level, and pregnant women.

Here are some tips from UAE doctors:

FASTING DURING PREGNANCY

Dr Naela El Sayed Ismail, specialist obstetrics and gynaecology at Prime Hospital Dubai, told Khaleej Times: “Pregnant women who are willing to fast during Ramadan should seek their doctor’s advice throughout the month to make sure fasting is not affecting their baby.”