Fasting of Ramadan in peoples with diabetes in Benghazi, Libya: an exploratory study.

Background: The epidemiology of diabetes and Ramadan fasting was reported from many Muslim countries, but not from Libya.

Methodology: We interviewed 493 consecutive diabetic patients at Benghazi Diabetes and Endocrine Center for the potential complications of fasting during Ramadan.

Results: We found 70% of diabetic patients completed the 30 days of Ramadan fasting.

Prevalence of Gall Bladder Stones among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Benghazi Libya: A Case-control Study.

Background: Diabetes mellitus and gall bladder stones are both common and costly diseases. Increasing age, female gender, overweight, familial history of the disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus is all associated with an increased risk of gallstones. Several studies from around the world reported an increased prevalence of gall bladder stones in patients with diabetes mellitus.