Precautions to take before donating blood

ABC News medical contributor Dr. Darien Sutton shares some preparations to consider before donating blood in honor of World Blood Donate Day.
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[@RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea]

Lol donated blood years ago and it went super fast. I donated blood 5 days ago and felt so faint and weak. I thought I had eaten well enough. The lady said I was hydrated but I don’t know what caused me to feel so badly this time around.

[@abhisheknigam4870]

So what should I do before donating blood..like any food should be avoid or what ??
Today m gonna donating blood at 3-4pm

[@isaiah9108]

@@abhisheknigam4870how was it ?

[@InYourHeadChangedMan]

Don't exercise before or after giving blood ​@@abhisheknigam4870

[@abhisheknigam4870]

@@isaiah9108 eat heavy before donating blood.... immediately after donating blood u don't feel much but after 20-25 minutes u feel weakness little bit..eat and drink healthy then
Don't think much about that
Make sure that u've taken good sleep and food... avoid smoking and drinking before 1 day

[@hanillust]

So glad I don't have to eat meat to prepare for blood donation 🙌 Proud 0 blood type ready to serve

[@armandosanchez361]

Good job awesome. You are awesome

[@tiitwick-ni6cw]

Thank you very much🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@Jane-es9ez]

i read blood pressure is because the veins are not big enough to hold the rate of blood that is being sent and by limiting the amount of blood in your vein will drop blood pressure Regular blood donation is linked to lower blood pressure and a lower risk for heart attacks. “It definitely helps to reduce cardiovascular risk factors,” says DeSimone. . Is this true?

[@snaeshaads8203]

I heard the same thing so it’s why probably I’m going in as well. Not sure if it’s true.

[@pawejasniewski2255]

Not all heroes wear capes.

[@Jane-es9ez]

i wish you would make it into a paste and let me put a tube in my nose attached to the roof of my mouth and have a submersible pump put the food and water in my mouth, i dont have time to sit around everyday worrying anout what i should eat or when i shoudl drink

[@brittanykerkhoven8531]

How long do they draw for?

[@adiohead]

About 10 minutes.

[@annanyaabhipsa650]

Will I gain weight after blood donation ? I am 21 years old female.