But what if the kidneys are already under strain from diabetes
While much research focuses on bariatric surgery patients, the mechanisms of B12 deficiency during rapid weight loss overlap significantly with GLP-1 therapy
What is anaemia and vitamin B12 deficiency
intramuscular administration Subcutaneous (into fatty tissue of abdomen, typically 1-2 inches lateral to navel, using a 25-27 gauge, 5/8-inch needle): 28% report injection-site soreness Easier for self-administration Slower absorption (peak serum B12 at 12-18 hours vs
Many of these home kits only measure total B12, and not other markers in your blood, such as methylmalonic acid or homocysteine, which are better signs of deficiency, Ren says
By injecting B12, clients get the most bang for their buck as the vitamin does not have to bypass the digestive tract where much of its effectiveness is reduced