Influence of metformin intake on serum vitamin B12 levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Published in: PloS one (2022)

There is a significant association between metformin intake and vitamin B12 deficiency. Serum vitamin B12 levels should be checked by physicians and serial monitoring is necessary in patients who are treated with metformin.

Keyphrases

newly diagnosed
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
primary care
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
body mass index
physical activity