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A10 - Drugs used in diabetes

A10B: Blood glucose lowering drugs, excl. insulin

Donor eligibility

Can donate blood if the underlying condition allows.

The individual must have been undergoing continuous treatment, same dose and type of medication for at least 4 weeks and general wellbeing.

Example: Treatment for weight management, type II diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome/PMOS (PCOS).

See exception:

Check medication, see a list of medication.

Exceptions and comments

Exception:

  • A10BJ: (Example: Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Saxenda, Repaglinide) Can donate blood but lock plasma for patient usage. Treatment is continuous, same dose and type of drug for at least 4 weeks and 4 weeks after completion of treatment.

Not eligible for blood donation if donor has experienced repeated fainting, dizziness or symptoms of hypoglycemia.

See further: Diabetes

Further information:

Diabetes is a metabolic disease caused by a lack of insulin in the body. Without insulin, blood sugar levels rise. There are two types of diabetes, type I (insulin-dependent) and type II (non-insulin-dependent).

Keywords: Example: A10B: Metformin / Glucophage, Diamicron / Gliclazíð, Glimeryl, Janumet / Slitagliptin/metformin, Vildagliptin/metformin, Synjardy, Pioglitazone, Januvia / Sitagliptin, Trajenta, Saxenda, Ozempic / Rybelsus / Wegovy, Dapagliflozin / Forxiga, Jaridance, NovoNorm / Repaglinide, Victoza

Valid from: 20. May 2026