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Role of the growth hormone-IGF-1 axis in cancer
Note: For complete details, please review product monographs at and regularly review current Health Canada advisories, warnings and recalls at: for the most up to date information.) Table 4: Treatment of B 12 deficiency (adapted from Means 2021) 27 Note: Intranasal administration is generally not used
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For patients seeking weight loss who request B12 injections, GPs should: Assess for genuine deficiency through appropriate blood tests rather than empirical treatment Provide education about the lack of evidence supporting B12 for weight loss in non-deficient individuals Explore underlying concerns about weight and energy levels, addressing these through appropriate channels Signpost to evidence-based resources such as NHS weight management services according to local pathways Patients should contact their GP if they experience unexplained fatigue, neurological symptoms (numbness, tingling, balance problems), or signs of anaemia (pallor, breathlessness, palpitations), as these may indicate B12 deficiency requiring investigation
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