Patients seeking B12 testing or treatment should consult their GP, who can arrange appropriate blood tests (serum B12, full blood count, folate, and if indicated, intrinsic factor and parietal cell antibodies) and prescribe treatment if deficiency is confirmed
People in generally good health, without serious medical conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes, liver disease, or allergies to any ingredients in the injection, may be considered for skinny shots
This method bypasses the digestive system, ensuring that the body absorbs the maximum amount of nutrients
This would be my first actual injection that I would administer as a nurse in training, and I must say, at the time it was quite nerve racking
Even if you dont notice a decline due to a deficiency on your own, you might notice a positive difference after you get a B12 shot
Oral supplements: can work for mild deficiency and maintenance in people who absorb B12 normally, but tend to take longer and are less reliable when absorption is impaired
