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Hydrate yourself. To prepare your body for the loss of blood, you need to drink plenty of water or fruit juice the night and morning before you donate. The leading cause of faintness and dizziness when you give blood is a drop in blood pressure or blood sugar.
To be eligible to donate whole blood, plasma or platelets, you must be: 1  In good health. 2  At least 16 or 17 years old, depending on the law in your state. Some states allow legal minors to donate with parent permission. 3  At least 110 pounds. 4  Able to pass the physical and health-history assessments.