Publications by authors named "Hyam Refaat Tantawi"

Objective: To determine if individualized education before Ramadan results in a safer fast for people with type 2 diabetes.

Methods: Patients with type 2 diabetes who received care from participating clinics in Egypt, Iran, Jordan and Saudi Arabia and intended to fast during Ramadan 2014 were prospectively studied. Twelve clinics participated.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Hyam Refaat Tantawi"

  • - Hyam Refaat Tantawi's research primarily focuses on diabetes management, particularly the effects of education on clinical outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes during significant cultural events, such as Ramadan.
  • - His notable study, published in 2015, examined an individualized educational program aimed at ensuring safer fasting for individuals with type 2 diabetes during Ramadan, highlighting clinical outcomes and patient adherence.
  • - The research involved a multi-center prospective study across various countries in the Middle East, including Egypt, Iran, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, indicating a collaborative approach to diabetes education in diverse cultural contexts.