Millions of pilgrims with diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and asthma complete Hajj every year. A chronic condition is not, by itself, an insurmountable obstacle to your journey; the secret lies in the level of preparation required before departure and in awareness of what to do during the pilgrimage.
The heat sustained physical exertion and disrupted meal and medication schedules during Hajj each affect how chronic conditions behave. Understanding those effects in advance and having a clear plan to manage them is critical. A pre-Hajj review with your physician is the foundation of that plan.
Find your condition in the articles below.