Diabetics should check their vitamin B12 levels

Most diabetic patients are above 60 and also taking metformin, both of which are associated with vitamin B12 deficiency.



This affects the nerves of hands and legs and there is numbness, tingling,burning sensations in hands and legs (peripheral neuropathy)




This is treated by taking the injections of vitamin B12 and folic acid

Inj. VITCOFOL 10 ml vial

2ml per injection.given once a week

Total 5 injections

These injections should be given in the buttock