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Are Diabetics Able To Donate Blood?

I know there are some limits to who can give blood. Anyone know how that stands with Diabetics?

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    No diabetic patients are not allowed to donate blood.
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    Himansh83 

    answered 1 year ago

      I'm a type 2 diabertic  and I donate blood.
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      Reeree08 

      answered 1 year ago

        Yes but it can be harmful for the person who takes it.
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        Vatsa 

        answered 1 year ago

        really??
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        Anonymouse

        commented 1 year ago

        No, the medicine that is taken can harm people who don't have it. Hope this helps.
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        Tiggersmom 

        answered 1 year ago

        It's not just the meds that are restrictive as far as donating blood.  It would also be the loss of blood sugar itself when they draw the blood.  It would completely screw up their insulin levels.
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        Wyldhermit 

        answered 1 year ago

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