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B12 deficiency and type 1

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Lucy5

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Hi does anyone have these two conditions ? I have just been put on B12 injections and wonder how it will affect the diabetes
 
Do you have pernicious anaemia?
Like Type 1, this is an auto immune condition. Autoimmune conditions have a tendency to group together.
With pernicious anaemia, you body cannot take B12 from your diet or tablets. Hence the need for the injections.
I was recently diagnosed with low B12 when this was explained and tested. I tested negative for pernicious anaemia but need to take tablets to increase my B12. The result on the higher B12 has had no affect on my diabetes.
 
Thank you so much for responding. What then was the cause of your. Low B12? I’m being tested for cause next week
 
Lucy5 said:
Thank you so much for responding. What then was the cause of your. Low B12? I’m being tested for cause next week
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They come up with no reason apart from needing to add more B12 to my diet. As I eat no.meat, I miss out on some of the most common sources.
I am surprised you are being treated with injections before the tests. My doc insisted I tried 3 months of tablets first. This confirmed I can absorb the B12 in my diet so do not have pernicious anaemia.
 
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They come up with no reason apart from needing to add more B12 to my diet. As I eat no.meat, I miss out on some of the most common sources.
I am surprised you are being treated with injections before the tests. My doc insisted I tried 3 months of tablets first. This confirmed I can absorb the B12 in my diet so do not have pernicious anaemia.
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Thanks. I have lots of meat and dairy and dark green veg so I don’t think it’s my diet. Who knows why doctors make the decision they do!! I’m definitely in the right catchment for pernicious anemia with age , 40 years type 1 , hypothyroidism. They are also going to test for celiacs. Hey ho
 
Hey, I was diagnosed with B12 deficiency and was immediately placed on injections, because I was in the midst of several dental procedures, including a dental bone graft. I needed my body at its strongest ASAP. So, my primary prescribed them. Afterwards, I went on tablets. It’s good now.

The injections didn’t impact my BG.

I also have hypothyroidism and occasional psoriasis. I’m type one for over 20 years. I recently tested negative for Celiac.
 
Thank you for that. Did you feel poorly at all when your level was low?
 
Lucy5 said:
Thank you for that. Did you feel poorly at all when your level was low?
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Hmmm……I can’t say that I recall feeling bad. I never felt fatigue. I went through about a month of multiple dental issues that was not related. I got an overfilled tooth and it brought on other issues. I was in a state of trauma for about a month with various procedures. I was in a lot of stress and pain. So, I don’t know how I really felt. I had the B12 test as a fluke.

Oh, my mom has it really bad. She does not have diabetes. Hers was very low…under 100! She had fatigue, muscle pain, muscle weakness, etc. She could barely walk She does not absorb. Her levels are good now after injections. She’ll be on them indefinitely.
 
Hi. I am new to diabetes type 2, pernicious anemia and menopause. I have to say the injections have made a big difference in my life. I also have back issues due to a fall down some stairs. The injections have not had any effect on my levels. Your not alone.
 
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