Ramadan sweets - such as kunafa, baklava, basbousa, and others - are rich in fats and calories, and this may lead to weight gain if a person eats a large amount of them. Internal medicine specialist Dr.
Khaldoun Abu Al-Rub: A diabetic patient - as well as a healthy person - should not exceed one piece of candy per day, deducting it from his total caloric intake. Nutritionist Raghad Al-Sharayri: Research has linked high consumption of fried sweets or fried foods to an increased incidence of type 2 diabetes and heart problems.