Patient's question:
Because of a certain illness, I have been unable to stop taking medication for a long time. Due to the medication, my endocrine system has been affected. Now, I want to stop taking the medication and regulate my body. Can people with low blood sugar donate blood?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if you are a hypoglycemic patient, you are not eligible to donate blood for free. This is because hypoglycemic patients are already prone to feeling weak after drinking just one glass of something, which can easily lead to fainting. If you donate blood for free now, it is highly likely to cause fainting. Therefore, it is not recommended for you to donate blood for free at the moment. You can eat some nutritious foods, and after your body fully recovers, you can donate blood to help others.