Metformin associated B12 deficiency.J Assoc Physicians India. 2012 Mar; 60:58-60.JA
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.
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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, 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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AU - Kumthekar,Anand Ajit,
AU - Gidwani,Hitesh Vinod,
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N2 - 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.
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