Digestive Disorders: Conditions like Crohns disease, celiac disease, or atrophic gastritis can impair B12 absorption
People whose bodies do not generate enough intrinsic factor can become vitamin B12 deficient
Self-administering B12 injections is safe, easy, and affordable
Locate the midpoint of the upper arm between the shoulder and elbow, clean the area, and inject at a 90-degree angle
Unlike oral supplements, B12 injections deliver the vitamin directly into the bloodstream , bypassing digestive absorption issues that can limit effectiveness
Do NOT assign codes from E08E13 for gestational DM unless the patient has pre-existing DM entering pregnancy (O24.0xx for pre-existing T1, O24.1xx for pre-existing T2)