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Members discussed whether people with Type 1 diabetes can donate blood, with many sharing they had been told not to donate due to their... Read more

Members discussed whether people with Type 1 diabetes can donate blood, with many sharing they had been told not to donate due to their diagnosis or medications, though some noted confusion around whether these restrictions still apply. Several members expressed relief at learning they weren't alone in feeling pressured or guilty about not donating, while one member shared updated guidance from Diabetes Canada indicating that as of 2021, people with Type 1 can now donate blood with certain limitations. A recurring theme was the confusion caused by differing policies for Type 1 versus Type 2 diabetes and the importance of checking with medical teams about current eligibility.