Potential side effects include: Injection site reactions, including redness, swelling, bruising, pain, or irritation Mild fluid retention (edema) Joint or muscle discomfort Headache, dizziness, or flushing Changes in glucose regulation, particularly in individuals with diabetes or prediabetes Itching, restlessness, drowsiness, nausea, or difficulty swallowing (3) Importantly, the occurrence of potential side effects does not predict an individual's overall response to therapy
STEP 1 enrolled over 1,900 adults without diabetes and showed an average weight loss of 14.9 percent of body weight over 68 weeks
Michael Mimlitz, MD (NPI 1508891870), Chief Physician of GOAL.MD
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Using B12 injections outside clinical necessity exposes patients to unnecessary risks without proven benefit
Medical Conditions, Surgeries, and Medications Lack of intrinsic factor (a protein made in the stomach thats needed for B12 absorption) - this condition is called pernicious anemia Thyroid disease HIV/AIDS (human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) Autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes, where the immune system in the body attacks its own tissues Gastric bypass surgery (weight loss surgery) Chronic gastritis surgery Certain medications like heartburn drugs (proton pump inhibitors) which reduce stomach acid production Who Is At Risk of Vitamin B12 Deficiency