{"id":21191,"date":"2025-07-15T11:14:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T05:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drmohans.com\/backend\/?p=21191"},"modified":"2025-08-05T11:44:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T06:14:12","slug":"6-reasons-to-test-your-vitamin-b12-especially-if-youre-on-metformin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drmohans.com\/backend\/6-reasons-to-test-your-vitamin-b12-especially-if-youre-on-metformin\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Reasons to Test Your Vitamin B12 \u2013 Especially If You\u2019re on Metformin"},"content":{"rendered":"

6 Reasons to Test Your Vitamin B12 \u2013 Especially If You\u2019re on Metformin<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Vitamin B12 is vital for nerve function, red blood cell production, and DNA synthesis<\/a>. Yet, deficiency is easy to miss, and the symptoms can be mistaken for other diabetes-related issues.<\/p>\n

Here are 6 reasons you should check your Vitamin B12 levels, especially if you take Metformin<\/a> regularly.<\/p>\n

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    Metformin Can Lower B12 Absorption<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Long-term Metformin use interferes with Vitamin B12 absorption in the gut, potentially leading to deficiency after just a few years.<\/p>\n

    If you have been on Metformin for over 2 years, B12 testing is strongly recommended.<\/p>\n

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      Deficiency Mimics Diabetic Neuropathy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Tingling, numbness or burning sensations in the feet and hands are often blamed on diabetic neuropathy, but they could actually be due to B12 deficiency.<\/p>\n

      Identifying the true cause means more effective treatment and faster relief.<\/p>\n

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        Low B12 Affects Mood and Memory<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Vitamin B12 is essential for brain and nerve health. Deficiency may lead to:<\/p>\n