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Challenges Some practices may find it difficult to implement the changes due to lack of time, resources, or bandwidth

It is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC) or MEN 2, or a history of pancreatitis

Safety and Side Effects Most people tolerate B12 injections well, but like any injection, they may cause temporary discomfort, redness or soreness at the injection site

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This article will break down the differences between vitamin B12 injections and oral supplements to help you understand which option might be best for your specific needs

If youre an older adult, B12 absorption naturally decreases with age and supplementation is broadly recommended regardless of GLP-1 use