Short Answer
Yes, many people with diabetes can donate blood—but it depends on how their diabetes is managed.
Detailed Explanation
According to the Government of India donor selection guidelines:
You may be eligible to donate blood if:
- Your diabetes is well controlled.
- You manage it with diet or oral diabetes medicines.
- Your medication has not changed during the last 4 weeks.
- You have no complications such as nerve damage, kidney disease, severe blood vessel disease, foot ulcers, or infections.
- You are feeling healthy on the day of donation.
You cannot donate if:
- You require insulin therapy.
- You have diabetes with complications affecting multiple organs.
- The Medical Officer considers donation unsafe.
Every donor is evaluated individually before donation.
Key Points
- Well-controlled diabetes may be acceptable.
- Oral medicines may be allowed.
- Insulin-treated diabetes is permanently deferred.
- Final eligibility is decided by the Medical Officer.
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