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If you have diabetes, is it possible to give blood?
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Yes: As long as a) your blood sugars are under good control, and b) you have never taken bovine(cow-derived) Insulin from the uk, and c) meet other eligibility criteria, you may donate blood. Eligibility criteria can be found here: http://www.Redcrossblood.Org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements/eligibility-criteria-topic.
Answered 1/22/2015
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