what can you not do after donating blood?
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['Drink extra fluids for the next day or two.', 'Avoid strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for the next five hours.', 'If you feel lightheaded, lie down with your feet up until the feeling passes.', 'Keep the bandage on your arm and dry for five hours.']
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You can safely donate blood during your period if it is required and your period will not be affected by the donation. It may be better to donate the week after periods, but it is still manageable if you are not bleeding heavily, your haemoglobin is more than 11 g/dl and you are not in any discomfort or pain.
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If you have not been vaccinated or it has been less than 4 weeks since being vaccinated, wait 4 weeks from the date of the vaccination or exposure before donating. In almost all cases, medications will not disqualify you as a blood donor.
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Remember to wait at least 24 hours before running after giving blood.
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What are side effects of donating plasma? As mentioned above, there is risk of low immunoglobulin levels because it takes time for the levels to replenish. Those who donate frequently and long term may also be at risk for anemia from incidental loss of red cells during donation.
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Diabetes should not put you at any greater risk of feeling faint or nauseous while donating, regardless of whether you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. As long as your diabetes is well-managed and under control, you can donate blood.
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Do: Avoid Alcohol Donating blood increases the risk of dehydration, which doesn't mix well with alcohol. Blood volume recovers fairly quickly for people who stay hydrated, so most donors will be able to handle alcohol 24 hours after their donation.
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['Drink 6 to 8 cups of water or juice the day before and day of your donation.', 'Eat a protein-rich, iron-rich meal no more than 3 hours before donating. ... ', "Don't eat fatty foods like french fries, potato chips, pizza, or sweets the day you donate. ... ", "Don't drink alcohol the night before and day of your donation."]
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Try to avoid drinking alcohol 24 hours before giving blood. If you do drink alcohol, make sure to compensate by drinking extra water.
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If all is well then you can actually exercise the day after the blood donation. Health professionals give the guideline to avoid exercise after giving blood for 24 hours, and to avoid heavy exercise such as marathons or triathlons for at least 2 weeks.
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Study shows iron supplementation after blood donation shortens hemoglobin recovery time. About 25-35 percent of regular blood donors develop iron deficiency.
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['Drink plenty of water to replenish any lost fluids.', 'Eat a healthy meal within two hours of your visit.', "Don't use tobacco for 30 minutes after donating.", 'Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activity for at least 24 hours.']
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Foods Rich in Iron During the plasma donation process, iron is removed from your body, which may cause fatigue and weakness. To replace the iron you have lost and maintain healthy levels of this important nutrient, consume iron-rich foods like beans, whole grains, meat, fish, and nuts after donating.
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While these outcomes wear off once the alcohol has left your system, if you have donated blood and drink alcohol, your body is more susceptible to these dangers. After giving blood, it is important to follow the post-donation guidelines including to avoid drinking for at least 12 hours following your donation.
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If you have signs or symptoms of hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) caused by a virus, or unexplained jaundice (yellow discoloration of the skin), you are not eligible to donate blood.
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Insulin and blood donation People who take insulin are not allowed to give blood, which excludes both people with type 1 diabetes and people with type 2 diabetes who are insulin-dependent. The affect of blood donations on insulin levels is considered a risk to the donor's health.
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About 55% of blood is comprised of plasma, of which 90% is water. So, although you donate less than a pint of blood at a time, almost half of this is water. That's why it is important for you to drink plenty of water before you donate and immediately after you've donated.