Why Metformin Users Need to Monitor Vitamin B12

New research is showing a relationship between long-term metformin use and vitamin B12 deficiency, yet most health care providers rarely check B12 status in metformin users. A lack of vitamin B12 can result in serious and permanent neurological and nerve damage. Here's what to know about vitamin B12 if you take metformin.

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