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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.
Getting Ready to Donate. 1  1. Determine if you are eligible. Each country's blood service has different requirements in place to be eligible to donate blood. 2  2. Make an appointment. There are many blood donation centers across many countries. 3  3. Eat iron-rich foods.