Blood donation

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posted by Wahlass
on 10 Jul 2016 at 13:23

Hi I’m about to start week 3, on Wednesday I’ve a blood donation appointment and obviously you need to eat before and keep blood sugars up so don’t faint. Do you think I should donate? Or will I be ok. Any advice please
Nicola
posted by sunshine-girl
on 10 Jul 2016 at 13:50

Hi, I have answered this question yesterday but it must have been for someone else. There is no reason to change from this diet to give blood. If you have a tendency to faint or go dizzy take something with you like some nuts or a couple of prunes and seriously keep up the fluids, do not eat the biscuits they offer. Your blood is replaced within a few hours so does not really have very much effect on your body.
posted by Wahlass
on 10 Jul 2016 at 16:34

I’m normally ok but eat loads before I go. Thanks for the advice
posted by sunshine-girl
on 10 Jul 2016 at 18:21

As long as you are not seriously hungry, have a snack before and after but there is no need to eat lots before. It is fluid you lose so just make sure you drink plenty of water afterwards.