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GLP-1 helps to control blood glucose levels, which is why semaglutide is often used to treat diabetes
Primary Care Guidelines for B12 and Folate Testing Indications for B12 and Folate Testing No need to check B12 levels in patient on parenteral B12 treatment (they will always be high) There is no indication to check GPA or INF purely because of family history of autoimmune disease or hypothyroidism Care should be taken when prescribing folic acid alone If folic acid is given to a patient who is actually b12 deficient, this may precipitate irreversible neurological complications References 1
Finally, whether alcohol is consumed with food or on an empty stomach influences absorption rates
Symptoms of B12 deficiency include exhaustion no matter how much you sleep, muscle weakness and frequent cramping, constipation, loss of appetite and unexplained weight loss, numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, depression, and problems with memory and focus
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