[Clinical case: beliefs, Ramadan and diabetes mellitus]

From the clinical case of a 52-Year old, type 2 diabetic obese woman, muslim algerian native, an endocrinologist and a religious representative discuss the influences of religion, beliefs and environment, on compliance to the diabetes diet and therapeutic management, with a particular emphasis on the Ramadan period. Inadequate behaviours, result in a worsening in glucose control. This, should be avoided through an appropriate patient's education, all along the Year, not only through the healthcare team, but involving patient's family and friends too, as well as the community and religious Authorities.