Marwan Ahmed
University of Pretoria, South Africa
Title: Risk factors for metformin-induced vitamin B12 deficiency and its association with peripheral neuropathy in T2DM patients
Biography
Biography: Marwan Ahmed
Abstract
The association between long-term metformin use and vitamin B12 deficiency has been proven. The risk factors for the deficiency as well as its potential to cause or worsen peripheral neuropathy in T2DM patients have been investigated with conflicting results.