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Can diabetic donate blood?, my hba1c is 6.1, sugar fasting 119 sugar pp 139 can i donate blood, ?earlier i have donated blood 2 times

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Yes : But the requirements of blood banks vary so check w/yours.

Answered 7/4/2013

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Yes: Sound well managed and stable, so that aspect will not be a problem. If on oral hypoglycemic, (like glyburide), better to donate early in day and take med late so it does not cause potential problem for recipient. Should not be a problem.

Answered 1/3/2014

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