Awareness ofVitamin B12 Deficiency and Its Effects onthe Body among Diabetic Type II Patients Taking Metformin inAl Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 9
Abstract
Background: Vitamin B12 is one of the essential Vitamin s for protein biosynthesis, cell division and optimal systemic function, particularly for nervous system and blood. Diagnosis and treatment are delayed because of symptoms not specific to Vitamin B12 deficiency, normal blood count and lack of awareness. Metformin (Glucophage) is a popular and highly effective oral anti-diabetic drug used for type II diabetes. However, long-term use of Metformin may interfere with Vitamin B12 absorption which may lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency. Objectives: To assess the awareness of Vitamin B12 deficiency and its effects on the body among diabetic type II patients taking Metformin in Al Qassim region, Saudi Arabia. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of 163 diabetic type IIpatients using convenient sampling. The Online-survey was distributed and filled by diabetic type IIpatients using Metformin andlive in Al Qassim region. Results: There were 83 male (64.8%) and 45 female (35.2%). Mean age was 45.5±0.47, standard deviation was 11.95 and median age was 47 years. People live in Qassim region who answer the questionnaire was 17 from ElRass, 86 from Buraidah, and 25 from Unaizah. Conclusion: We conclude that most of the participants using metformin in Qassim region, particularly in Buraidah, Unaizah, and Elrass were not aware about vitamin B12 deficiency and its effects on the body. Most of them believe that the lack of knowledge is due to absence of educational campaigns and careless doctors.
Authors and Affiliations
Khalid Shehzad, Abdulrahman A Alomairi, Yasser S Aldakheel, Abdullatif A Aljabali
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