Educational campaigns that target the general public should aim to raise awareness of the issues and misconceptions that surround diabetes and Ramadan fasting, and emphasise the importance of maintaining good diabetes management during fasting. In addition to medical advice, religious regulations should be included. For example, it should be made clear that individuals may be exempt from fasting during Ramadan if they are ill, and they can either make up for missed fasting days when they are better or donate food or money to the poor as an alternative (fidya). In particular, campaigns should be aimed at religious and community leaders as they are valued and trusted members within the target community and may be turned to for advice in place of or in addition to Healthcare professionals