I'm 17 and the legal minimum age to donate. And I weigh about 124 which isn't much above the minimum weight requirement. I have a low blood sugar too (but not diabetes or anything). Would it be OK for me to donate?
If you don't know, just answer yes or no LOL. Thanks. =)
2007-03-11 15:48:48 · 38 answers · asked by ღღღ 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Definately should give blood, theyll tell you if your bloods no good anyways!!
Just eat and drink plenty before going in and you'll be fine!!
I have low blood sugar 2 and i've donated heaps.
Thanks for donating!
2007-03-11 15:52:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can donate, and it's a great feeling to know you did something selflessly for a total stranger. Don't worry about the low blood sugar - they moniter you the whole time, and afterwards, they give you juice and cookies! Yum!
2007-03-11 15:55:30 · answer #2 · answered by OneRedCent 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just eat a lot of sugary foods before u donate blood, I think you wouldn't have any problems donating blood. I'm too light to donate blood, it's one charity I've never been able to participate in. =(
(I'm like 103 lbs if anyone's wondering why i haven't donated blood before).
2007-03-11 15:53:41 · answer #3 · answered by Sazziable 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you said yourself you're of age, and weight. The limits are there for a reason. Make sure you eat first, and have a nice cookie and some juice afterwards to up your blood sugar.
2007-03-11 15:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by Veruca Salt 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They will check you for anemia before they let you donate. They will also ask lots of screening questions first. If you are not able, they won't let you
I have given many, many times..... Only once I got a little "faint" & that was because I was really tired, gave blood, then went & did too much physical activity....
2007-03-11 15:52:09 · answer #5 · answered by from HJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to donate frequently, but now that I've had breast cancer they won't take my blood any more.
You should be able to donate safely if your blood sugar is not too low. Drink lots of water before you go in.
2007-03-11 16:00:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have given gallons and also started at 17. Low blood sugar won't be an issue. They usually give you OJ or apple juice afterwards anyway.
2007-03-11 15:53:51 · answer #7 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've donated blood lots of times!!
For you I'm not sure, just ask at the blood bank!
2007-03-11 15:53:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have donated before. They will take a sample first to check iron and blood sugar and all that.
2007-03-11 15:51:21 · answer #9 · answered by x_RadiantEclipse_x 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have donated but they won't let me anymore because I am taking high blood medication.
2007-03-11 15:53:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋