Pernicious Anaemia

[fumanchu]

Does having PA affect your diabetes at all? Mess up your A1c results?

 

[Bluetit1802]

Yes, it can.

Just Google it. I entered "pernicious anaemia HbA1c" and it came up with pages of websites.

 

[fumanchu]

Found them ta - and am also finding a few links saying PA can make LADA more likely. Will store all these facts away in a drawer at the back of my brain I'm also sure Metformin isn't good for people with PA, am sure I read that somewhere.

 

[Bluetit1802]

Found them ta - and am also finding a few links saying PA can make LADA more likely. Will store all these facts away in a drawer at the back of my brain I'm also sure Metformin isn't good for people with PA, am sure I read that somewhere.

Metformin users often find they are deficient in Vitamin B12.

 

[Brunneria]

Some symptoms of pernicious anaemia can be confused for neuropathy, too.

Which is a bad thing if the symptoms could clear up with B12 supplements, and you are told you have irreversible neuropathy, just given something to control the pain...