{
  "id": 11617375,
  "title": "Can young diabetics safely observe Jewish fasts? Insulin pump tweaks can help, Israeli study finds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/can-young-diabetics-safely-observe-jewish-fasts-insulin-pump-tweaks",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-03T06:20:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/nutrition/article-910277"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A groundbreaking study has revealed that over 70% of young diabetics managed to complete a 25-hour fast without major issues when they adjusted their insulin pumps beforehand, making safe fasting eight times more likely. This research, carried out by the Jerusalem College of Technology and Shaare Zedek Medical Center, highlights how advanced diabetes technologies can enable many people with type 1 diabetes to observe religious fasts securely. The study focused on two major Jewish fasts, Yom Kippur and Tisha B'Av, as well as four minor ones, but concentrated solely on the major fasts. Despite some religious young individuals forgoing the minor fasts, the researchers emphasized that these practices could pose health risks and should not be undertaken without a doctor's consultation.",
  "summary": "A first-of-its-kind Israeli study found that most young people with type 1 diabetes completed Jewish fasts safely, with insulin pump changes improving their chances of success.",
  "key_points": [
    "70% of young diabetics completed 25-hour fasts safely with insulin pump adjustments",
    "Study by Jerusalem College of Technology and Shaare Zedek Medical Center",
    "Major fasts Yom Kippur and Tisha B Av focused on"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Adjusting insulin pumps before Jewish fasts makes safe fasting eight times more likely for young diabetics, enabling many to observe religious fasts securely with the help of advanced diabetes technologies.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}