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What medications lower B12 in your body?

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Rocky Face, GA

I have to take B12 shots continually. If a go a month without the B12 shots my B12 drops significantly. I know low B12 can cause nerve pains.

August 17 (edited)
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Members connected over the question of what medications and conditions lower B12, sharing personal experiences with injections, gene... Read more

Members connected over the question of what medications and conditions lower B12, sharing personal experiences with injections, gene mutations, and health changes that affect absorption. Several members described managing low B12 through regular injections, dietary improvements like cutting sugar and processed foods, and daily probiotics, with one member sharing how lifestyle changes helped reverse both Type 2 diabetes and B12 deficiency by age 80. A recurring theme was the importance of working closely with doctors, staying proactive with blood tests, and supporting each other with warmth and encouragement.

A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member hello I had low vitamin B12 levels for quite a few years and I needed to get the injection done every 3 months and occasionally months before I decided to get fitter and healthier when I turned 80 in 2021 and I started walking faster and further and I improved my diet and cut out carbs and sugar and I reversed my Diabetes type2 and reversed my lack of Vitamin B12 Bo 2023 and I d need to take Metformin now and I only occasionally need a Vitamin B12 injection if my blood tests show it is low. I’m in Remission from Diabetes type2 and I tested my blood sugar today and it was 5.1 around 92 USA readings

Recently it was 4.4 and 4.8 last week
Hugs from Judyxx

August 17
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member
I do take a daily probiotic. It's Bacid I have to take 2 capsules. I stopped processed and sugary foods years ago. I see my rheumatologist in September. I will ask her if there is a vitamin that will be beneficial for my condition. Thank you. Hugs

August 22
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member
My B12 is good as I take the injections
I get a lot of infections because I am on an immune suppression drug for autoimmune disease. Hugs

August 22
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member
I have a gene mutation. It stops my body from absorbing B12. It is called MTFHR mutation. I got it from my parents. I am in remission also at this time. I'm happy you are in remission. Good job.

August 21
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member Awesome

August 18

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