Somali Language Guidance for Diabetic Patients Who Plan to Fast for Ramadan

Omar Abow is a Somali Caseworker Cultural Mediator at Harborview Medical Center. In this video, Omar shares patient education for individuals who plan to fast during Ramadan. This Somali language video encourages individuals to speak with their hearth providers about medication management during the fasting period of Ramadan. *This is not medical advice. Individuals should speak with their healthcare providers for specific guidance.
THIS IS THE SOMALI TRANSCRIPT:
Waxaa nagu soo wajahan bishii barakeysneyd ee Ramadan. Waxaa muhiim ah in aad usii diyaargarowdo sidii aad u maareyn laheyd daawooyinkaada inta lagu jiro bisha soonka.
Hakaa go’naato in aad kala hadasho dhaqtarkaada qorshahaada Soonka, dabcan dhowr usbuuc/setimaan inta uusan bilaaban Soonka.
Tani si gaar ah ayey muhiim u tahay haddii aad qabto macaanka ama sokorowga, ama aad qaadato daawooyin badan. Waa suurtogal in wax laga badalo daawooyinkaada si loo waafajiyo waqtiga aad sooman tahay iyo waqtiga aadan soomaneyn.
Caadiyan waxaan ku afurnaa cuntooyinka kor uqaado sokorta, sidaas darteed, waxaa muhiim ah in lagu dheelitiro cuntooyinkaas sokorta kiciya kuwo ay ka buuxaan borotiin sida yogurta, farmaajada, looska iyo noocyada kala duwan ee hilibka.
Waxaa kale oo aad muhiim u ah in aad biyo badan cabto inta aan la soomaneyn. Tani waxey kaa caawineysaa in jirkaada daawada si fiican u qaato.
Haddi aad su’aalo qabto ama aad wax tabaneyso, la xiriir dhaqtarkaada. Caafimaadkaada waa muhiim.
Nabad gelyo
THIS IS THE ENGLISH TRANSLATION:
As-Salam-Alaykum
My name is Omar Abow, I’m a Caseworker Cultural Mediator and Diabetes Navigator at Harborview Medical Center.
As we approach Ramadan, it is important to plan ahead regarding your medication management during the fasting period.
Be sure to talk to your provider about your fasting plan for Ramadan, ideally a few weeks before it begins.
This is particularly important if you are diabetic or taking a number of medications. Your medications may need to be adjusted to accommodate fasting and non-fasting hours.
We typically break our fast with high glycemic foods, so it is important to balance these foods with protein rich foods such as yogurt, cheese, nuts or meats.
It is also important to hydrate during the non-fasting hours. This will help the absorption of your medication.
If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to your health provider.
Your health is important.
Nabad gelyo.