Donor Qualification

Diabetes

You can donate if resolved or controlled by diet or oral medication.

If treated with insulin:

  • Type I or juvenile diabetes
    You can donate if:
    • You ate two hours before donating.
    • You have not had a severe episode in the last 3 months.
    • You do not currently have a foot or leg ulcer.
    • You do not repeatedly get dizzy or light-headed while standing.
  • Type II diabetes or diabetes mellitus
    You can donate if:
    • You have not had a severe episode in the last 3 months.
    • You do not currently have a foot or leg ulcer.
    • You do not repeatedly get dizzy or light-headed while standing.
  • For any other type of diabetes
    Speak with Héma-Québec’s staff.