22/12/2025
Metformin users, this is for you.
🫵 Long‑term or high‑dose metformin can quietly reduce vitamin B12 levels, leading to:Numbness or tingling in hands and feetBurning feet or unexplained fatigueMemory or concentration problemsPeople at higher risk include:Elderly patients
🫵Those on metformin for many years or high dosesVegetarians and long‑term PPI usersAnyone with existing neuropathyIf you or your loved ones are on metformin, ask your doctor or pharmacist about:Checking B12 levels every 1–2 years
🫵Recognizing these symptoms earlyUsing B12 supplements when neededProtect your nerves, energy, and brain health—don’t ignore B12 while managing diabetes. 💊🧠
