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The effects of daily dose and treatment duration of metformin on the prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency and peripheral neuropathy in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A multicenter cross-sectional study.

Leili GaoXingwu RanXuejun LiuXingping ShenShuchun ChenFuqiang LiuDong ZhaoYan BiQing SuYao LuMinxiang LeiYanfang WangXiantong Zou
Published in: Journal of diabetes (2023)
High daily dosage (≥1500 mg/day) played an important role in metformin-associated vitamin B12 deficiency while not contributing to the risk of PN.
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