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<blockquote data-quote="SilverAndEbony" data-source="post: 19086" data-attributes="member: 7578"><p>I asked the blood transfusion service if I would ever be able to give blood - I used to, but being diagnosed with epilepsy and taking AEDs put a stop to that! I wondered what the criteria is for donating, which is why I emailed them.</p><p></p><p>Their reply, as far as the diabetes element of my question is:</p><p></p><p>"Diabetics can only give blood if their condition is controlled by diet alone. If you are taking medication or Insulin it is not possible for you to be accepted as a donor.</p><p></p><p>This is because Diabetics are unable to tolerate blood donation very well whilst needing medication."</p><p></p><p>I assume the problem is with our problems controlling out blood glucose levels with out help. I wonder, do you think our meds could have an adverse on the patients BG levels? It'll be interesting to find out if it does</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SilverAndEbony, post: 19086, member: 7578"] I asked the blood transfusion service if I would ever be able to give blood - I used to, but being diagnosed with epilepsy and taking AEDs put a stop to that! I wondered what the criteria is for donating, which is why I emailed them. Their reply, as far as the diabetes element of my question is: "Diabetics can only give blood if their condition is controlled by diet alone. If you are taking medication or Insulin it is not possible for you to be accepted as a donor. This is because Diabetics are unable to tolerate blood donation very well whilst needing medication." I assume the problem is with our problems controlling out blood glucose levels with out help. I wonder, do you think our meds could have an adverse on the patients BG levels? It'll be interesting to find out if it does [/QUOTE]
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