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You will be denied from donating blood if: You may be denied if you have a history of injection drug use or a history of selected sexually transmitted diseases. You have recent exposure to or a history of hepatitis, malaria, CJD (AKA Mad Cow Disease), babesiosis, and Chagas' disease.

Before donation The first and most important rule never donate blood on an empty stomach. Eat a wholesome meal about 2-3 hours before donating to keep your blood sugar stable," says Dr Chaturvedi. The timing of the meal is important too. You need to allow the food to be digested properly before the blood is drawn.

The takeaway. Donating blood is a great way to give back to your community. It's usually quick and easy. If you eat healthy on the day of your donation and drink plenty of extra fluids, you should have minimal or no side effects.

Be at least 17 years old in most states (16 years old with parental consent in some states). Weigh at least 110 lbs. Additional height and weight requirements apply for donors 18 years old and younger and all high school student donors. Have not donated blood in the last 56 days.

Eat don't donate on an empty stomach. Eating before your donation will help to keep your blood sugar levels steady so that you don't feel lightheaded or dizzy. Drink we give you 500ml of water immediately before your donation, but it's important that you are well hydrated in the days before your donation.

Basic Eligibility Guidelines. Age: You must be at least 17 years old to donate to the general blood supply. There is no upper age limit for blood donation as long as you are well with no restrictions or limitations to your activities. ... Medications for high blood pressure do not disqualify you from donating.

You will be denied from donating blood if:You may be denied if you have a history of injection drug use or a history of selected sexually transmitted diseases. You have recent exposure to or a history of hepatitis, malaria, CJD (AKA Mad Cow Disease), babesiosis, and Chagas' disease.

Eating regularly before donating will help to keep your blood sugar levels stable. This is important so that you don't feel lightheaded or dizzy after your donation. Having a snack before donation can help maintain these blood sugar levels.

Maximum age for blood donation You can become a blood, plasma or platelet donor any time up until your 76th birthday (but you can only give platelets if you've given plasma before). Then, you can keep donating to any age you want, as long as you meet the other eligibility criteria.