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A10 - Drugs used in diabetes

A10B: Blood glucose lowering drugs, excl. insulin

Donor eligibility

Can donate blood if 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/PCOS.

Exceptions and comments

Exception:

  • A10BJ06: (Semaglutide, example: Ozempic, Wegovy, ) Can donate blood but lock plasma for patient usage. Treatment is continuous, same dose and type of drug for at least 4 weeks.

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

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: 16. April 2026