Donate Blood for Diabetes Research and Get Paid

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Help Advance Type 1 Diabetes Research

Your blood donation can play a vital role in improving our understanding of type 1 diabetes. Researchers rely on donations from people living with type 1 diabetes to develop better treatments and shape future breakthroughs.

Who We’re Looking For

We are currently recruiting blood donors with type 1 diabetes to support ongoing medical research. If you have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, your donation could make a meaningful difference.

Donor requirements for participation:

You must be clinically diagnosed by a medical professional, and documented confirmation of the diagnosis and/or treatment will be required.

Be pre-screened to determine eligibility.

You’re willing to donate blood or white blood cells.

You must have a photo ID.

You must be at least 18 years old.

You must weigh at least 60kg.

Benefits of Donating:

Donating is not only an act of generosity but also a rewarding experience. Eligible donors receive compensation, engage with a supportive community, and possibly improve your own health through regular donations that help manage iron levels and heart health.

Donation Process:

Learn More About Our Donation Process

Initial Enquiry: Complete the form or call us to speak with a donor recruitment coordinator for a pre‑screening interview.
On‑Site Health Screening: If you pass pre‑screening, you’ll be invited in for a full health assessment.
Donation: If eligible, you will proceed to donate blood or white blood cells.
After Your Donation: Relax and receive compensation for your time and contribution.

For questions and concerns about requirements or participation, contact us at +44 203 608 6260.

Leukapheresis Programme

White blood cells help defend the body against disease and infection. The process of leukapheresis removes white blood cells and returns other blood components back to the donor. A white blood cell donation can assist scientists in the effort to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases.

Your immune cell donation may assist researchers to advance medical treatments, lead to a scientific breakthrough or even develop cures for certain diseases or disorders. Immunologists worldwide have a need for healthy immune cells and cellular subsets, and this is where you come in!

Be sure to review eligibility details in order to be prepared to donate.

More about Type 1 Diabetes

Symptoms

Symptoms are usually slow in progression and include increased thirst, frequent urination, increased hunger, weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision and slow healing of infection.

Treatment

Diet and exercise are key to preventing diabetes and initially treating it. However, medications may be necessary for further control. Treatment can be complex and comprehensive with a variety of combination medications to decrease A1c and blood glucose levels. Initially, patients are encouraged to change their diet and exercise habits.

Since patients with type 1 diabetes no longer produce enough insulin from the destroyed beta cells, insulin is the recommended first-line therapy. Additional medications can be added for further reduction in A1c and blood glucose level per physician discretion and product indication.

This information is not meant for clinical diagnosis, but as an educational resource derived from Mayo Clinic.