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Relationship Between Dose of Metformin and Vitamin B12 Deficiency

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  • Jimena Soutelo

    (Servicio de Endocrinologia, Hospital Churruca Visca, Argentina)

  • Clara FRITZ

    (Servicio de Endocrinologia, Hospital Churruca Visca, Argentina)

  • Sofia Moldes

    (Servicio de Endocrinologia, Hospital Churruca Visca, Argentina)

  • Florencia Borghi Torzillo

    (Servicio de Endocrinologia, Hospital Churruca Visca, Argentina)

  • Yanina Oliva

    (Servicio de Endocrinologia, Hospital Churruca Visca, Argentina)

  • Natalia Carbajo

    (Servicio de Endocrinologia, Hospital Churruca Visca, Argentina)

  • Silvina Del Duca

    (Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina)

  • María de Lujan Calcagno

    (Servicio de Endocrinologia, Hospital Churruca Visca, Argentina)

  • Ruben Lutfi

    (Servicio de Endocrinologia, Hospital Churruca Visca, Argentina)

Abstract

Introduction: Metformin [MET] is a first-line pharmacological therapy in the treatment of type 2 Diabetes [T2DM]. It has been reported to cause a decrease in serum Vitamin B [VB12] concentrations.

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  • Jimena Soutelo & Clara FRITZ & Sofia Moldes & Florencia Borghi Torzillo & Yanina Oliva & Natalia Carbajo & Silvina Del Duca & María de Lujan Calcagno & Ruben Lutfi, 2020. "Relationship Between Dose of Metformin and Vitamin B12 Deficiency," Current Research in Diabetes & Obesity Journal, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 12(5), pages 117-124, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:adp:jcrdoj:v:12:y:2020:i:5:p:117-124
    DOI: 10.19080/CRDOJ.2020.11.555846
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    1. Qilin Liu & Sheyu Li & Heng Quan & Jianwei Li, 2014. "Vitamin B12 Status in Metformin Treated Patients: Systematic Review," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 9(6), pages 1-6, June.
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      juniper publishers; diabetes journals; diabetes impact factor; endocrinology journal; endocrinology impact factor; endocrinology research journal; endocrinology research articles; diabetes open access journals; Obesity Journal; Diabetes & Obesity Journal;
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      • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
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