May
18
When Not to Fast
Medical practitioners advise that an individual should not fast when the individual:
1. is underweight
2. is pregnant or breast-feeding
3. is under extreme stress
4. has anemia
5. has Tye 1 diabetes
6. is taking a prescription medication that should not be stopped
7. has kidney failure
8. has severe liver disease
9. suffers from gout (except under specialist supervision)
