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World J Clin Cases. Nov 6, 2023; 11(31): 7738-7740
Published online Nov 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i31.7738
Do not forget diet and exercise during Ramadan
Ioannis Ilias, Athanasios Tselebis
Ioannis Ilias, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, “Elena Venizelou” Hospital, Athens GR-11521, Greece
Athanasios Tselebis, Department of Psychiatry, “Sotiria” General Chest Diseases Hospital, Athens GR-11527, Greece
Author contributions: Ilias I and Tselebis Adesigned this research work; Ilias I and Tselebis A performed the research; Ilias I and Tselebis A analyzed the data; Ilias I and Tselebis A wrote the paper.
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Corresponding author: Ioannis Ilias, MD, PhD, Consultant Physician-Scientist, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, “Elena Venizelou” Hospital, No. 2 Elena Venizelou Square, Athens GR-11521, Greece. iiliasmd@yahoo.com
Received: September 13, 2023
Peer-review started: September 13, 2023
First decision: September 19, 2023
Revised: September 19, 2023
Accepted: October 17, 2023
Article in press: October 17, 2023
Published online: November 6, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: An analysis of internet searches in ten populous Muslim countries revealed a notable rise in searches for a popular GLP1 analog. Meanwhile, searches for "diet" and "exercise" were mostly declining. This trend implies a growing preference for pharmaceutical solutions over diet and exercise in the management of diabetes or obesity, suggesting the need for healthcare professionals in Muslim countries to emphasize the importance of diet and exercise, including during Ramadan.