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

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
primary care
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
replacement therapy