The main consideration with the pen and the thigh is ensuring you are placing it on the correct zone (front or outer, middle third) and not pressing too hard
Vitamins are good for you, as you probably know
The frequency of injections depends on individual needs and medical advice, but many people receive injections once a week if they are deficient
Some patients feel as though they want more frequent injections, and occasionally we test levels to see if they are receiving adequate replacement, but Im not sure how strong the evidence is to support this. GPs should consider periodic vitamin B12 testing of higher-risk patients who take metformin, even if they dont display symptoms of deficiency, the UK medicines regulator said earlier this year
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Clinical concerns What actions will you initiate when you see someone whose diagnoses include impaired gastric acidity and/or Intrinsic Factor, and prescribed B12 injections, will you - - check B12 levels and clarify status