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Metformin associated B12 deficiency.
J Assoc Physicians India 2012; 60:58-60JA

Abstract

According to the ADA guidelines, metformin and lifestyle modifications are the first line therapies in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metformin does, however, cause vitamin B-12 malabsorption, which may increase the risk of developing vitamin B-12 deficiency--a clinically important and treatable condition. Here we report a case of 60 year old diabetic male presenting with clinical features of Vitamin B-12 deficiency on long term metformin therapy, which was confirmed on investigations. Patient showed symptomatic improvement with change in treatment.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Kumthekar AA
Sumati Diabetes Clinic, Nashik 422002.
Gidwani HV
No affiliation info available
Kumthekar AB
No affiliation info available

MeSH

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2HumansHydroxocobalaminHypoglycemic AgentsMalabsorption SyndromesMaleMetforminMiddle AgedTreatment OutcomeVitamin B 12Vitamin B 12 DeficiencyVitamin B Complex

Pub Type(s)

Case Reports
Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

22799121

Citation

Kumthekar, Anand Ajit, et al. "Metformin Associated B12 Deficiency." The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India, vol. 60, 2012, pp. 58-60.
Kumthekar AA, Gidwani HV, Kumthekar AB. Metformin associated B12 deficiency. J Assoc Physicians India. 2012;60:58-60.
Kumthekar, A. A., Gidwani, H. V., & Kumthekar, A. B. (2012). Metformin associated B12 deficiency. The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India, 60, pp. 58-60.
Kumthekar AA, Gidwani HV, Kumthekar AB. Metformin Associated B12 Deficiency. J Assoc Physicians India. 2012;60:58-60. PubMed PMID: 22799121.
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