Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism, 2025
Drivers for outsourcing: The peptide nature of GLP-1 drugs requires specialized technology (e.g
For prescription medications, donation services typically assess: The underlying condition being treatedwhether it affects donor fitness Medication stability how long the donor has been on treatment without adverse effects Potential side effects that might be exacerbated by donation (such as dizziness or dehydration) Overall health status including minimum weight (50 kg), haemoglobin levels, blood pressure, and venous access Many common medications are acceptable for donation, including most antihypertensives, statins, and thyroid replacement therapy , provided the underlying condition is well-controlled
In contrast, six central health issues were identified, with the most prevalent one across the countries were emotional distress (in 13 countries), followed by quality of life (in 7 countries), sleep quality (in 4 countries), social support (in 3 countries), mental burden (in 3 countries), and physical health (in 1 country)