For patients seeking weight loss who request B12 injections, GPs should: Assess for genuine deficiency through appropriate blood tests rather than empirical treatment Provide education about the lack of evidence supporting B12 for weight loss in non-deficient individuals Explore underlying concerns about weight and energy levels, addressing these through appropriate channels Signpost to evidence-based resources such as NHS weight management services according to local pathways Patients should contact their GP if they experience unexplained fatigue, neurological symptoms (numbness, tingling, balance problems), or signs of anaemia (pallor, breathlessness, palpitations), as these may indicate B12 deficiency requiring investigation
Semaglutide is a medication that mimics a hormone in your body called GLP-1, which helps regulate your appetite and food intake
When vitamin B12 is deficient, the growth and development of cells and tissues in the body will be inhibited
Laboratory Testing We conduct necessary laboratory tests, such as vitamin B12 levels, liver function tests, and metabolic tests, to understand how patients will process and react to the treatment
It also plays a key role in producing energy throughout the body