Case Study 3: Sarahs Preventive Care Coverage Sarah, a 75-year-old Medicare beneficiary, had a routine wellness exam where her doctor identified potential symptoms of a B12 deficiency
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Contact your GP for B12 testing if you have: Symptoms suggesting deficiency (persistent fatigue, pins and needles, memory problems, glossitis) Risk factors for deficiency (vegan diet, gastric surgery, long-term metformin or proton pump inhibitor use) [1] [4] Concerns about whether your current supplementation dose is appropriate Underlying conditions affecting B12 metabolism (kidney disease, liver disease) Unexplained high B12 levels on a blood test when not taking supplements Routine monitoring is essential for patients receiving therapeutic B12 injections
licensed UK options include orlistat, semaglutide (Wegovy, TA875), and liraglutide (Saxenda, TA664), all with established safety profiles
If this happens, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you understand how the medicine affects you