The most reliable patient-reported benefit is resolution of B12-deficiency fatigue within 48-72 hours
For those with a mild deficiency or who can absorb B12 from food, oral Supplements or diet adjustments may be sufficient
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As a general clinical principle: Retest HbA1c no sooner than three months after commencing B12 replacement therapy, and ideally once haematological recovery has been confirmed Confirm haematological recovery normalisation of MCV and haemoglobin before interpreting the repeat HbA1c as reliable Use interim glucose monitoring such as fasting plasma glucose, OGTT, or self-monitored blood glucose (SMBG) to assess glycaemic control during the treatment period
Others struggle with inconsistent absorption, painful injections, bruising that will not fade, and the nagging suspicion that something in their technique is wrong
This helps maintain adequate levels and prevent the recurrence of deficiency
