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Would it be possible for someone to donate blood while on metformin?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

If well-controlled,: Yes. Red cross website has page listing conditions, and well controlled diabetes--insulin or oral agent control is acceptable: http://www.Redcrossblood.Org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements/eligibility-criteria-alphabetical-listing --- thanks for donating!

Answered 4/28/2013

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