Abstract
According to the ADA guidelines, metformin and lifestyle modifications are the first line therapies in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metformin does, however, cause vitamin B-12 malabsorption, which may increase the risk of developing vitamin B-12 deficiency - a clinically important and treatable condition. Here we report a case of 60 year old diabetic male presenting with clinical features of Vitamin B-12 deficiency on long term metformin therapy, which was confirmed on investigations. Patient showed symptomatic improvement with change in treatment.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 58-59 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Journal of Association of Physicians of India |
| Volume | 60 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - Mar 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
