Get a good night's sleep before your donation. Avoid fatty foods like ice cream, hamburgers, and fries. Eating iron-rich foods like fish and poultry in the days before your appointment helps ensure you are healthy enough to give blood. Ample water before an appointment helps hydrates body tissue, increases the volume of blood, and makes veins easier to find. “We encourage all donors to be mindful of these donation tips to ensure they are well to donate.” “Donating blood is truly a selfless act and it can make a significant impact on those who need it,” Keeney said. Appointments are rescheduled for those who are not feeling well at the time of donation. This includes checking the donor’s blood pressure and hemoglobin levels. A health screening is conducted prior to donation to ensure the donor is healthy enough to donate. Water helps the circulation of your blood so when you’re hydrated, you’re less likely to feel light-headed during the donation process, said Josh Keeney, team supervision for Blood Services at the Red Cross. 1, 2022) – As people look to schedule a year-end blood donation, the American Red Cross Michigan Region wants to remind seasoned donors and first-timers about the importance of hydrating and eating well before giving blood.
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