Yes, anyone is a potential organ donor despite medical conditions, so please don't rule yourself out! A diabetic, for example, might have unhealthy kidneys but a very strong heart or lungs. Likewise, an individual with cancer may still be able to donate some organs and tissue, depending on their cancer type and medical condition. Donors with other medical conditions, such as hepatitis or HIV, are able to save or prolong the lives of others who already have hepatitis or HIV.
Medical criteria for organ donation changes as medical advances occur, and a physician evaluates all potential donors at the time of death to determine what can be used to help others. We therefore encourage anyone, regardless of their medical history, to register as an organ donor and communicate their wishes to their family.