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Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Contraindications: • Chronic ... titration • B12 ... deficiency (consider ... Pharmacology #Summary #DM2 ... #diabetes #endocrinology
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
disease • Slipped ... • Neuropathy (DM ... , Vit B12, B6, Cu ... deficiency etc) ... - HIV - Lyme disease
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