{"id":1394,"date":"2020-11-22T12:17:30","date_gmt":"2020-11-22T12:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/?p=1394"},"modified":"2021-06-29T16:45:44","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T16:45:44","slug":"can-you-give-blood-if-you-have-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/can-you-give-blood-if-you-have-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Give\/Donate Blood If You Have Diabetes? Best Expert Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">A selfless way to help people is to donate blood. Blood donors benefit patients who need transfusions for all kinds of medical conditions, and for a number of reasons, you can plan to donate blood.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/can-you-give-blood-if-you-have-diabetes\/#Can_you_donate_blood_if_you_have_diabetes\" title=\"Can you donate blood if you have diabetes?\">Can you donate blood if you have diabetes?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/can-you-give-blood-if-you-have-diabetes\/#Is_giving_blood_safe_for_me\" title=\"Is giving blood safe for me?\">Is giving blood safe for me?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/can-you-give-blood-if-you-have-diabetes\/#During_the_donation_process_what_should_I_expect\" title=\"During the donation process, what should I expect?\">During the donation process, what should I expect?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/can-you-give-blood-if-you-have-diabetes\/#Health_screening\" title=\"Health screening\">Health screening<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/can-you-give-blood-if-you-have-diabetes\/#The_Blood_donation\" title=\"The Blood donation\">The Blood donation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/can-you-give-blood-if-you-have-diabetes\/#How_can_I_prepare_myself_for_donating_blood\" title=\"How can I prepare myself for donating blood?\">How can I prepare myself for donating blood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/can-you-give-blood-if-you-have-diabetes\/#What_can_I_expect_after_donating_blood\" title=\"What can I expect after donating blood?\">What can I expect after donating blood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/can-you-give-blood-if-you-have-diabetes\/#Does_the_type_of_diabetes_make_a_difference\" title=\"Does the type of diabetes make a difference?\">Does the type of diabetes make a difference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/can-you-give-blood-if-you-have-diabetes\/#What_is_the_process_of_blood_donating\" title=\"What is the process of blood donating\">What is the process of blood donating<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/can-you-give-blood-if-you-have-diabetes\/#Before_the_procedure\" title=\"Before the procedure\">Before the procedure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/can-you-give-blood-if-you-have-diabetes\/#During_the_procedure\" title=\"During the procedure\">During the procedure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/can-you-give-blood-if-you-have-diabetes\/#After_the_procedure\" title=\"After the procedure\">After the procedure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/can-you-give-blood-if-you-have-diabetes\/#Summary_of_the_overall_procedure\" title=\"Summary of the overall procedure\">Summary of the overall procedure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_donate_blood_if_you_have_diabetes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Can you donate blood if you have diabetes?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"> Up to three patients can be saved by a pint of donated blood. When you have diabetes, and if you are allowed to donate blood, there are a few criteria that you will need to follow.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_giving_blood_safe_for_me\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Is giving blood safe for me?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">It&#8217;s basically safe for you to do so if you have diabetes and wish to donate blood. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes people are eligible for blood donors. Before you donate blood, you should get your illness under control and be in good health.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Getting your diabetes under control means you are keeping your blood sugar levels safe. This allows you to be vigilant on a regular basis about your diabetes. Throughout your day, you need to be mindful of your blood sugar levels to ensure you eat a healthy <a href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/what-is-the-potato-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">diet<\/a> and exercise adequately. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Live a balanced lifestyle will help keep the levels of blood sugar in a healthy range. To better treat your diabetes, your doctor can even prescribe such drugs. Your ability to donate blood does not affect these drugs.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Speak to the doctor previous to your donation if you wish to donate blood but are worried about your diabetes. They will answer any questions that you might have and help you decide whether this is your best choice.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">[READ <a href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/health-benefit-walking-for-diabetes-walk\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Surprising Health benefit of walking for diabetes ]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"During_the_donation_process_what_should_I_expect\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">During the donation process, what should I expect?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1399\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1399\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1399\" src=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/blood-5053771_1920-1.jpg\" alt=\"Can You Give Blood If You Have Diabetes\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/blood-5053771_1920-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/blood-5053771_1920-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/blood-5053771_1920-1-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/blood-5053771_1920-1-696x398.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1399\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Can You Give Blood If You Have Diabetes<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_screening\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Health screening<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">There is a verification procedure for the blood donor center that allows you to report your pre-existing health issues. It&#8217;s also a time that you can be tested by a licensed Red Cross practitioner and assessed by your fundamental vital statistics, such as your temperature, heartbeat, and blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">[READ <a href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/blood-pressure-drop-during-exercise\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Why Blood Pressure Drop During Exercise ]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">To assess the hemoglobin levels, they can take a small blood sample (likely from a finger prick) as well. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">You will need to share your diagnosis at the screening if you have diabetes. You should ask additional questions about individual screening. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">You should ensure that you have knowledge of any drugs that you may be used to treat your diabetes. You should not be disqualified from these diabetes drugs from donating blood.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The following requirements must also be satisfied for people who donate blood, independent of whether they have diabetes:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In general, living in good shape and on the day you donate<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Weighing at least 110 kilos<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Be 16 or older (age threshold varies according to state)<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">If you&#8217;re not feeling good on your blood donor day you should reschedule your session.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Other health issues and causes that can prohibit you from giving blood, such as international travel, exist. If there are other reasons, wellness or otherwise, consult with your blood donor center that can prohibit you from donating.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Blood_donation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">The Blood donation<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1397\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1397\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1397\" src=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/blood-5053760_1280-1.jpg\" alt=\"Can You Give Blood If You Have Diabetes\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/blood-5053760_1280-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/blood-5053760_1280-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/blood-5053760_1280-1-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/blood-5053760_1280-1-696x398.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1397\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Can You Give Blood If You Have Diabetes<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The whole process of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blood.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blood donation<\/a> takes about an hour. Usually, the time spent actively donating blood lasts about 10 minutes. When you are giving blood, you will be sitting in a comfortable chair. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Your arm will be sanitized and a needle implanted by the person helping you with the donation. Generally, just a small degree of pressure, equivalent to a poke, would be caused by the needle. You shouldn&#8217;t feel the discomfort after the needle went in.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">[READ <a href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/flaxseeds-benefits-of-flaxseeds-for-diabetes\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Flaxseeds And Benefits Of Flaxseeds For Diabetes ]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_prepare_myself_for_donating_blood\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">How can I prepare myself for donating blood?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">There are a couple of ways you can plan to ensure your donation is successful before you want to donate blood you Should:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Drink plenty of water right up to the gift. A few days prior to your planned contribution, you can increase your water consumption.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">One or two weeks before the gift, eat iron-rich foods, or take an iron supplement.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The night before your gift, sleep tight. Intend to get eight hours of sleep or more.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Eat nutritious meals leading up to and after the gift. When you have diabetes, this is extremely important. It is essential to maintaining control over your condition to sustain a balanced diet that maintains your blood glucose levels down.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Limit caffeine on the day of the gift.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Bring a list of the drugs you are taking at the time.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Bring documents, such as a driver&#8217;s license or two other identification forms, with you.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_expect_after_donating_blood\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">What can I expect after donating blood?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You should monitor the blood sugar level after the donation and try to maintain a balanced diet. For 24 weeks after your gift, try adding iron-rich foods or a supplement to your diet. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You can, in general,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">When your arm is stiff, take acetaminophen.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">To stop bruising, keep the bandage on for at least four hours.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">When you are lightheaded, relax.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">For 24 hours after the gift, stop strenuous exercise. This requires exercise and other activities as well.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Following your gift, increase your fluid consumption for a few days.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">If you feel ill following a blood donation or are worried about your fitness, call your doctor immediately.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_type_of_diabetes_make_a_difference\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Does the type of diabetes make a difference?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1398\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1398\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1398\" src=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/world-diabetes-day-docter-checking-patient-pulse-s-1.jpg\" alt=\"Can You Give Blood If You Have Diabetes\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/world-diabetes-day-docter-checking-patient-pulse-s-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/world-diabetes-day-docter-checking-patient-pulse-s-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/world-diabetes-day-docter-checking-patient-pulse-s-1-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/world-diabetes-day-docter-checking-patient-pulse-s-1-696x398.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1398\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Can You Give Blood If You Have Diabetes<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Diabetes results in altered levels of blood sugar due to the body not making or utilizing insulin as well as it should.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">According to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/basics\/diabetes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDC<\/a>, in people with\u00a0type 1 diabetes, the body makes no or very little insulin, which is the compound that helps balance sugar in the blood. As a result, they must rely on insulin injections to get this insulin.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">People with type 2 diabetes have become resistant to this insulin, and they must rely on outside sources or other medications to help them control blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In both cases, how well a person manages the condition will be the only factor affecting whether they can donate blood. People with either form of diabetes who manage their blood sugar well should have no problem donating blood.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Anyone with diabetes will need to monitor their blood sugar levels closely ahead of donating blood to ensure that they are within the acceptable range on the day of the procedure.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">[READ <a href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/protein-drinks-for-diabetics\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Top Protein Drinks For Diabetics Which Considered Underrated ]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_process_of_blood_donating\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">What is the process of blood donating<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The blood donation procedure for those with diabetes is just the same as it is for any other blood donor. However, if this is required, a person can carry any equipment needed to track and change their blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_the_procedure\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Before the procedure<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The person would need to fill out some paperwork before the donation, including the necessary documents to register as a donor. Legal means of identification such as a driver&#8217;s license or passport would also be mandatory for them.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The person will be asked questions about their physical fitness and medical records by the attendant. They&#8217;ll inquire about some recent vacations as well.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Then the attendant will take the basic vitals of the person, such as heartbeat, blood pressure, and temperature.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The donation process starts after this mini check-up.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"During_the_procedure\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">During the procedure<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The process for blood donation itself is relatively straightforward. The attendant cleans a place usually on the arm of the individual, where it is easy to see the veins. To start extracting blood, they will then insert a needle into the vein.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Blood is drawn into a bag with all blood donors. For a unit of blood, which is around 1 pint, the procedure takes approximately 8\u201310 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">It can take up to 2 hours to donate other blood products through processes such as apheresis, but the procedure is much the same. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The blood is drawn into a system that filters out the appropriate substance instead of drawing it into a bag. The remainder of the blood will then be infused back into the bloodstream of the human.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_the_procedure\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>After the procedure<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The attendant will mask the needle injection region with a bandage until the operation is over.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">For around 15 minutes, they may ask the person to rest and can give them basic food, juice, or water. To allow them more power over what they eat, people with diabetes may choose to carry their own foods or beverages.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">It is necessary to routinely track blood glucose levels after donating blood.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In the days that follow, everyone giving blood should look for themselves. This self-care requires drinking more water to keep the body hydrated and eating more foods high in iron and minerals to help replace the missing compounds due to blood donation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_of_the_overall_procedure\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Summary of the overall procedure<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">It can be difficult for people with diabetes to regulate their blood sugar and they often have to rely on insulin to manage their levels. While diabetes and blood sugar levels can affect a person in other ways, it does not change their ability to donate blood if they can handle the disorder well.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">During rehabilitation, individuals with diabetes should pay careful attention to their blood sugar levels, as they will need to make improvements to their insulin levels when they recover.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><strong>READ THIS NEXT<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/what-happens-if-i-do-pushups-every-day\/\">What Happens If I do Pushups Every Day<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/corona-virus-face-mask-purpose-types-how-to-use\/\">What is The Purpose of Medical Face Masks<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/what-are-the-benefits-of-carrot-juice-healthy-cyte\/\">What are the Benefits of Carrot Juice<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/how-many-calories-in-a-chicken-wing-breast-thigh\/\">How Many Calories in a Chicken Wing<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/top-20-food-makes-your-metabolism-faster\/\">Top 20 Food Makes Your Metabolism Faster<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthycyte.com\/how-can-you-survive-with-one-lung\/\">How Can You Survive With One Lung<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A selfless way to help people is to donate blood. 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