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They determined that additional research needs to be conducted to ascertain the clinical implications of their findings "B-12 deficiency should be considered" among patients with blood sugar conditions. This was only one study among several to examine how metformin affects absorption of vitamin B12. The work that has been realized thus far suggests that 10-30% of patients who take metformin are not getting enough B-12. Some absorb so little B-12 that it can have potentially major effects on their health.
So far it is not known exactly why this happens but researchers seem certain of the possible effects excessive homocysteine in the blood can add to the dangers of heart problems for people with a blood sugar disorder. Homocysteine is a kind of amino acid in the blood. High levels of homocysteine are linked with possible disease in the heart and blood vessels. Vitamin B-12 is natures mechanism for keeping homocysteine in check.
