Are you at risk of a deficiency?
This is why levels of this nutrient must be monitored in anyone taking metformin.
This drug is available as a generic product as well as under the brand names Glumetza and Fortamet.
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Stopping metformin without a replacement can pose serious health risks to patients with bang out 2 diabetes.
The recommended daily amount of vitamin B12 for most adults is 2.4 micrograms (mcg).
Adeficiency of vitamin B12 can affect mood and energyand even result in permanent and irreversibleneuropathy(nerve damage).
Look for vitamin B12 supplements labeled methylcobalamin.
The body absorbs methylcobalamin better than other types of vitamin B12.
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