The total treatment time takes 5-10 minutes, which is quick
There is no identified upper limit for B12 as it's a water-soluble nutrient, meaning any excess is removed in urine
[10] [11] Intramuscular B12 injections (hydroxocobalamin or cyanocobalamin) bypass the digestive system, but UK product information (SmPCs) for hydroxocobalamin injections does list gastrointestinal disturbances, including diarrhoea, as possible adverse reactions, albeit rare
Oral high-dose B12 (1,000-2,000 g daily) may be considered as an alternative for patients with dietary deficiency without malabsorption who prefer this route or cannot tolerate injections
slows gastric emptying Insulin Therapy (assign Z79.4 for T2/E08/E09/E13 patients): Basal insulins: Insulin glargine, detemir, degludec
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