Publication Name	World Journal of Diabetes
Manuscript ID	110007
Country	United Arab Emirates

Category	Endocrinology & Metabolism
Manuscript Type	Systematic Reviews
Article Title	Evolution of the risk concept and assessment tools for diabetes during Ramadan fasting: A systematic review
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Salem A Beshyah
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Corresponding Author	Salem A Beshyah, Adjunct Professor, Consultant, FACE, FRCP, PhD, Department of Endocrinology, Bareen International Hospital, MBZ City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, MBZ City MBZ1507, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. beshyah@yahoo.com
Key Words	Diabetes; Ramadan; Risk stratification; International diabetes federation-diabetes and Ramadan; Hypoglycemia; Hyperglycemia; Diabetic ketoacidosis
Core Tip	Risk assessment is a core value in the management of Muslim people with diabetes during Ramadan fasting. The IDF-DAR risk stratification tool significantly advances individualized diabetes care during Ramadan. While generally effective, its conservative bias in certain populations and variability in physician scoring suggests the need for standardized training and further research.
Citation	Beshyah SA. Evolution of the risk concept and assessment tools for diabetes during Ramadan fasting: A systematic review. World J Diabetes 2025; In press

Received	2025-05-28 08:22
Peer-Review Started	2025-06-03 00:10
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Return for Revision	2025-07-02 08:24
Revised	2025-07-30 12:06
Second Decision	2025-09-12 01:55
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-09-25 03:53
Articles in Press	2025-09-25 03:53
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ISSN	1948-9358 (online)
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