B12 deficiency

[Gucci69]

Hi
discussed with my gp today about getting bloods tested for b12 which he agreed to. Any one who was deficient and now on good levels, do you feel any different.? I read about b12 shots however not sure if that’s an American thing? Anyone with any information on b12 would love to hear your stories.

 

[Robin]

Hi
discussed with my gp today about getting bloods tested for b12 which he agreed to. Any one who was deficient and now on good levels, do you feel any different.? I read about b12 shots however not sure if that’s an American thing? Anyone with any information on b12 would love to hear your stories.

I think whether a deficiency is treated with pills or injections depends on its cause. If it’s lacking in the diet, then pills are prescribed, but if it’s caused by absorption issues, (such as pernicious anaemia) then the body won’t absorb it from pills, so injections are given.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

There have been some conversations about Metformin and the possible reduction in bit B12 over time.

I can’t remember whether anyone said they were having injections though.

ETA: Here’s a thread https://forum.diabetes.org.uk/board...f-b12-deficiency-when-taking-metformin.85054/

 

[Gucci69]

There have been some conversations about Metformin and the possible reduction in bit B12 over time.

I can’t remember whether anyone said they were having injections though.

ETA: Here’s a thread https://forum.diabetes.org.uk/board...f-b12-deficiency-when-taking-metformin.85054/

Thanks Mike just read the thread