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Causes of Low Vitamin B12 Levels
Low vitamin B12 intake - Vegetarianism, chronic alcoholism and older people
Autoimmune
Causes of Low Vitamin ... B12 Levels Low ... vitamin B12 intake ... , coeliac disease ... #VitaminB12 #deficiency
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Disease • GI ... Celiac, IBD) • ... Chronic UTI) • ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes #pediatrics
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Contraindications: • Chronic ... kidney disease: ... titration • B12 ... deficiency (consider ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
) Deficiency Etiology ... • Common Causes ... related to IBD, celiac ... disease, other ... total body stores Evaluation