Has anyone made a blood donation while on the Cambridge Diet?

[dizzy-n-mizzy]

I feel bad not giving blood whenever I can was wondering when it is OK to do so again? Thanks for your advice/info? Dizzy

 

[Squidgy]

Hi Dizzy,

I've thought about your question logically ( I'm not a CDC, just a nurse). I wouldn't if I were you. I can't imagine that the diet would effect your major blood constituents, your cells but it is likely to alter the minerals in your blood. So your plasma wouldn't be the same? Plus you wold have higher levels of ketones in it. Your kidneys are working hard right now so I would hesitate to give them extra work.....I wouldn't be doing CD if I didn't think it was safe but I'd hesitate to let my blood go...I need it! I may be wrong!

 

[dizzy-n-mizzy]

Thanks Squidgy that's great advice. It would be worse than not giving to give and it be no use! I will wait then until I am eating 3 meals a day. Dizzy

 

[Squidgy]

Then you will be able to feel great for three reasons: you look fab, you're much healthier (blood included), and you can share it!
x

 

[dizzy-n-mizzy]

That's a lovely thought! Thanks so much Dizzy x

 

[CW Consultant]

Hi,

This is offical CD guidance:

The ‘Sole Source’ programme should not be followed for
one week preceding blood donation and for one week
after. In fact, a centre will refuse to take blood if
they know the donor is on a very low calorie diet,
because blood viscosity and volume are affected by the
‘Sole Source’ programme.

Linda

 

[dizzy-n-mizzy]

Thank you. So is it only during sole sourcing not at other stages of the diet?

 

[CW Consultant]

This is the only guidance issued, I personally would not recommend blood donation on any weightloss programme.

I can check this out for you.

Linda

 

[dizzy-n-mizzy]

Thank you. I think that's best now especially after Squidgy's advice too. Thanks all.

 

[Mini]

Hi Dizzy,

I've thought about your question logically ( I'm not a CDC, just a nurse). I wouldn't if I were you. I can't imagine that the diet would effect your major blood constituents, your cells but it is likely to alter the minerals in your blood. So your plasma wouldn't be the same? Plus you wold have higher levels of ketones in it. Your kidneys are working hard right now so I would hesitate to give them extra work.....I wouldn't be doing CD if I didn't think it was safe but I'd hesitate to let my blood go...I need it! I may be wrong!

Well done Squidgy,

Very good and easy to understand the way you explained this.

Thanks

Love Mini xxx

 

[Heva2015]

Speaking as someone who has received a lot of blood and regularly speak to persuade others to do it I would hate to think that anyone had put themselves at risk to give me blood....plus you wouldn't be able to have the biccie!!! ;-)

 

[dizzy-n-mizzy]

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