The Dhaka Times Desk In a special interview given to the media, is it possible to donate blood if you have diabetes? Diabetologist Asitavaran Saha clarified this point.
Many people do not have a clear idea about whether diabetic patients can donate blood or not. However, many people with diabetes feel that avoiding blood donation in this physical condition would be preferable. What is it really? India's Diabetologist Asitavaran Saha clarified this in a special interview given to the media.
In this regard, Dr. Asitavaran said, "Diabetes patients have nothing to do with donating blood." Diabetes is caused by low insulin levels in the body. If insulin secretion from the blood pancreas is low, that is
It is the only cause of diabetes. We call this diabetic type 2 diabetes. With this, there should be no conflict with separate blood donation. However, if someone is suffering from diabetes for a long time, it is better not to donate blood if there is any effect on the eyes, blood vessels or kidneys due to diabetes. Apart from this, there is no additional health risk in donating blood if you have diabetes.”
Doctors advice
Things to keep in mind before donating blood for diabetics to maintain extra safety precautions:
# It is important to get enough sleep the night before donating blood.
# should eat nutritious food before donating blood.
# It is necessary to drink enough water before donating blood.
Things to keep in mind after donating blood:
# Monitor blood sugar levels periodically.
# should eat balanced and nutritious food.
# Eat more iron-rich foods for several weeks after donating blood. You can also take iron supplements.
# If you feel physically ill after donating blood, you must seek medical advice as an emergency.
Not only diabetic patients, any blood donor should follow all the above rules. Source: Anandabazar Patrika.
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