What I can say for sure and certain fact is I was diagnosed as having insulin resistance and at risk of it progressing further (62). I have endured what I thought was arthritis in my thumbs and general aches and pains for years. Also had the restless legs thing which felt like burning in bed, regardless of how tired I was. Started taking daily dose magnesium a year ago, but the game-changer was taking sub-lingual B12 a month ago. More alert, no creepy tingling, and the hand and arm pain is pretty much gone. This happened within days. I’ve always been powerful and don’t look my age but previously this had me worried. I can now see a future. Vision, breathing and mood, has improved, and I get more done in a day. I’m still irascible though and really don’t want that to change. Great advice Doc!
I began to have sore knuckles and knees/hips a couple years ago; there's damage in the knees and arthritis all over the place; plus COPD and diabetes.. Been taking a multi-vitamin and extra folic acid/B6 for years, but perhaps I should ask the doctor if I need more than the amount in there? Your comment is encouraging.
Thank you for educating us about diabetes, I was diagnosed with diabetes about ten years, however, my doctor have never recommended that I see an Endocrinologist. Thank god I started watching your videos and I have learned so much. God bless you
Hi so true this is my life I felt you were talking about me I'm taking B12 injecctions now. The pins needles r so painful 😫 I pray it gets better Thank you
I like how you cover both vitamin deficiency and medications. Some doctors only prescribe medications and seem to get irritated when side effects are mentioned. Your approach is much healthier.
Thank you , I’m a71 year old male . Been on Metformin approximately 20 years. I think I really need a B12 test after watching your video. I was put on Ozimpic to help control my sugar fluxing after about 6 months of taking it due to so much weight lost my Dr. just today told me to quick taking it. He drew 3 vials of blood to send to lab . Hope B 12 will be tested. He also gave me a EKG and said it looked normal and sent me to have chest X-ray due to difficulty breathing . This has been a great video wished I’d seen before my Dr. visit today. I’m fortunate because I have a great caring Dr.
Thank you; your videos are helping to put the puzzle together! It's unfortunate more doctors either don't take the time or have the time to give the full story. I am glad that I stumbled upon your channel.
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Revered Doctor it was a very comprehensive video about vitamin B-12 deficiency and other deficiencies not associated with it. Use of vitamin B-12 really helps reduce the prickly sensation in feet and also controls the paleness in skin and improves sleeping. Thanks from 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Hi my name is Debbie!!! I just started watching your videos, I watch three so far and they're so packed with information. I intend to watch a lot more!!!
Lord protect this doctor with all cost.. happy new year doc you're saving millions of lives here.. stay blessed much love all the way from Jamaica 🇯🇲 🙏 ❤
I am diabetic taking Metformin together with Invokana. I don’t have all the symptoms you enumerated, no yellowing of skin, no problem with my tongue. I called my PCP and will schedule for a virtual visit and may order a lab test because I can’t sleep at night but on and off at daytime. I am losing weight which is noticeable but I eat fairly well. Thanks for the tips you gave for patients who maybe unaware of their symptoms including myself. ...👏👏🙏🥰💕❤️🇱🇷🇵🇭
Once again Jazakumullah hu khair I just wish the more doctors would educate diabetics about the vitamin deficiency when taking metformin. I really appreciate your information you are a star we need more doctors like you. May Allah bless you in abundance Ameen
Dr. Ergin. You are the most informidable and knowledgeable person that I have run across on the internet in regards to diabetes hands down. Having been diagnosed with diabetes myself (57) Nov 1 2022 I scoured the internet in for information to help me learn everything I can about diabetes. I really can't thank you enough for the good work that you do. Best Regards, J. Grattan
First time I watched your very educational program. The only thing that I enjoyed watching besides very informative you're very handsome doctor very good looking. I wish you're my doctor. More power to you.
I encounter this vid while looking for topic in diabetis and found this. As diabetic patient Some topics wanted to know, I found it in SugarMd videos.. I subscribed immediately.
@@SugarMDs Thank you Doctor for this informative clip. I also watched the clip about B1. My concern is if either of these B1 and B12 would icrease the appetite and weight gains? That's what I am afraid of. Please let me know. Thank you.
Thank you Dr for information about Bit 12 cou you please let us know if Metformin is not any more working before if l take it Twice a day l don't have that much pain all over my body I take that for six years now before after l take it lm fine now even l take it Twice a day lm having pain
You just cleared up a lot of things I've been wondering about. My doctor should've been telling me these things since I've been on metformin for 6 years now. I'm going to be watching your videos more and more from now on. Thank you.
I been taking metformin for last 3 years . Before that something else . They are both killing my kidneys etc. I stopped it 3 weeks ago . Trying to put some nutrition in me, like vitamins . etc. Eating better quality foods . I am not over weight but I feel sick . Not 100 %. I completely stopped using sugar , and less salt. But my feet and hand's are getting numb. Doctors are only good for proscribing, meds. they know nothing about nutrition . it makes me sick to my stomach , what are they good for ?
@@halinabemben9932 I agree with you. I am diabetic Dr want me to take metformin but I don't. I just do low carb diet and cut down all the sweets or food bad for me.
@@soonja7921 It's such a shame that the doctors just want to medicate everyone. Instead referring decease to food. We all are exposed to sugar and bad fats. It's in everything. Well. Almost. When I go shopping I only go to fewer iles. Even organic food you have to watch out. Read the labels please. You be surprised. It's been 3 months now, I am free of medication. I am doing well. I walk a lot more and my sugar is down. My kidneys are fine to. No brain fog and I am a lot more happy. Take care of yourself. Stick to good food.
I just started watching your videos. I was diagnosed with type2 20 years ago. I’ve been on Metformin for at least 15 years. I take 2000 mg daily as well as Victoza. I suspected I was low in B12 a few years ago on my own and started taking vitamin B12 and I began to feel better almost immediately.
After seeing this video I asked my dr to check my b12. I will be going for my first in a series of b12 shots tomorrow am. I am 75 and have been a diabetic for 22 years. You have been a godsend for me! Thank you sooooo much. I can’t wait to feel better! I was at 220.
Wow! i've been on metformin for years, and have had most of the symptoms you mentioned, balance issues, shortness of breath, etc. I will definitely have my doctor check my B12 levels. Thank you for your videos!
my doctor did not tell me that I should have been taken b 12 with metformin . I have complained to her about my kidneys heard etc. I am just taking metformin out of my life or any drugs . learning how to eat better is my choice. I never eat junk food , or drink pop. I cook at home , but maybe to much carbs . it's been 16 days now no meds. and I am doing much better now . more fiber and b12 , d3, pro biotic , vegetables , some fruits , I am planning to fast from now on it make my sugar go down drastically .
I have been on Metformin for many years. I had read that it would deplete B12. When I asked my doctor about it, she said we don't test for that. I go to a Navy Medical Facility and as far as I know, I have never been tested for B12 levels. I have a lot of the symptoms you mentioned so I bought some B12 vitamins.
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I am 46 ,living with type 2 diabetes since being diagnosed since 2001, I am 147 lbs, 6feet tall, I eat vegan for a month ,Vegetarian for a month with intermittent fasting
Ty so much Doc. I’m not on metformin but I have occasional burning tingling in my toe and foot. Have forgotten to take my B12 lately but took it right after this vid. Ty for the reminder. So appreciate you doctors who educate us. God bless. Merry Christmas to you also.
Could you add more videos with tips for lean people with low insulin without type one diabetes? I appreciate all the technical info you provide. You make it easy to understand!
Thanks alot Am diabetic over 45 years It has destroyedme. I am metformin wish i could get rid of it thanks.I was told totake B12 but with very little info
I really want to know I don’t get that enough information about .. I am 57 now I am really struggling with this ... ups and downs mud , low energy more to deal with .. thank for today .. you teach more may allah bless you dr. Ahmed...
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I really love your channel, Doc. I was on Metformin for over 10 years, and finally got taken off of it. Neuropathy is taking over my life. I have at least 7 of these symptoms. I am going to talk to my doctor about this. Thank you so much!
May I ask why did you stop Metformin? Glucose level well managed? Did you follow any diet or something? My apology, I don’t mean to ask any personal questions. Want to learn from your experience and get off MF myself.
Thanks doc..this is the best video I have seen about numbness..I have numbness in both feet and my two fingers on both hands..the numbness is affecting my driving..I have type 2 diabetes..I have been on metformin for the past 18 years..from Jamaica
Thank you so much Dr Ergin for the useful information on Diabetes , Vitamin B12 on your videos. Greatly appreciated. Thanks again Doctor and God Bless.
I receive B12 shots two times a year. The symptoms are awful , I couldn't stand anything loud, no energy, nervousness, hot flashes, my legs felt like bags of concrete so heavy, short of breath like you mentioned. It's a terrible feeling. I'm Type 1 diabetic
I was only diagnosed with diabetes (II) at very low levels, and we are hoping that with weight loss I may be able to manage out. At the same time, my B12 was identified as very deficient and I am needing injections at the moment. To be clear I have had a lot of operations over the last 18 months, and have had periods of iron deficiency requiring iron infusions.
thanks Dr. Ergin, love your vids. i'm type2 and have a little neuropathy in my feet,more so in the right foot, and in a couple of right hand fingers. i'm taking 500mcg ,down from 1000mcg of B12 cause my doctor said it raised by B12 level too high, my question is can neuropathy damage be reversed in any way, is it permanent? i always like to have several professional opinions, thank you so much for your expertise and passion in posting your content, Jerry
Taken B12 since childhood. One thing to watch out for is some pill forms constipate. I use it better as a sublingual or a gel cap. It helps the anemia a great deal.
Hi Dr. Ergin, thank you very much for all the video and good info. about Diabetes, what B12 pill you recommend? I do B12 injection, but if there is a pill to substitute injection I will be happy to try. I was in the medical field my whole life and I have an excellent Endocrinologist, but you are a fantastic Doctor, and diabetic educator.
Thank you so much for this short, but very informative video. I have learnt so much just by watching. May you be blessed always, and please continue to share your knowledge, because there are so many of us that is so appreciative of your time, knowledge and effort.
I am a type 1 LADA diabetic. I was informed that it was due to an auto immune response which has also shut down my thyroid. Can you explain how folks like me can minimise this over active immune system and what will be the prognosis as diabetes type 1 progresses? How common is this cause of pancreas shutdown? Thank you so much for this vital information.
Another thing about B12 is if your sugar levels are high enough to cause heartburn and you take antacids it greatly reduces the mount of B12 that is broke down enough to be absorbed into the body. Our stomach needs to have adequate amounts of hydrochloric acid to activate pepsin which breaks down the protein and releases the vitamin B12. Without adequate amounts of stomach acid, vitamin B12 stays bound to proteins and never becomes free to bind with other substances that carry it through the intestinal wall into your blood.
I was just about to get it from Swanson, others online were delivered always NOT fresh and stunk after opening. that is why I have been out of it for a year, kept getting stinky ones/b complex has b12 therein. Love this thanks!
Can you please talk about how much b-12 complex in mcgs is necessary if it is depleted? B-12 complex vs. only B-12? Also talk about people in their 80's like my parents who are struggling with cognitive issues.
This is an extremely good question. While I think that I don't have a problem with cognitive issues I won't know until somebody tells me. My circle of friends has greatly decreased due to aging so is my doctor/chemist my best way of finding out?
1000mcg per day for 2 months. Then a few hundred MCG per day maintenance. Blood testing beforehand and 6 months after eating more animal protein and taking supplements will give you a decent figure unless something else is going on.
@@DoubtingThomas333 That is the dose and it does nothing. FDA recommendations are for Minimum measures of supplements and vitamins, so that should be a maintenance dose, not a therapeutic one. We get our supplements thru patches and works much better than a capsule or pill does. In my parents case, they are only getting Minimum dosages and it is not enough...but their doctors say different and follow the lousy guidelines by the FDA. Their doctors won't approve patches for them. I wish they would.
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You always made me feel relief listening to you. Very good 👍 👏. I am struggling with neuropathy right now and it's painful and uncomfortable. So please help me regain my life back 🙏 😭
I have been diabetic 4/30 years now never once have I ever had anyone mention a thiamine or vitamin B12 possible shortage it's no wonder that I have to get eye injections and suffer from neuropathy please keep up the good work thank you looking forward to your next lesson Rick
Hi Doc.... These buds you put out are I find very informative well appointed and full of useful info. Your expertise in your field is appreciated and Thank you for sharing I am now taking Benfothiamine and beginning to feel better.. All the very best.John.
THESE TWO GUYS OBVIOUSLY HAVE TROUBLE READING AND UNDERSTANDING WHAT THEY READ. THEY NEED ALL THE HELP THEY CAN GET. CAN YOU RECOMMEND ARTICLES BY A VITAMIN EXPERT THAT THEY SHOULD READ OR HAVE SOMEONE READ TO THEM.
This lecture gives me so much help in my case especially as a diabetic for so long and experienced those mentioned. Now I begin to feel much better with neuropathy and balance. Thank you so much .
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great info on B12 deficiency doctor. There are many types of B12 in the market. kindly talk about the differences among them what advice you give for diabetics who are taking 2000 Mg per day for many years ? How can they reduce Metforim and with what? thanks for educating us
Talking about reducing Metformin... Regular exercise diet and mental peace. Try to reduce sugar level with these 3 things in life. Take blood test for b12 and let your Doc decide on which tablet and what dosage.
@@teresa985 my A1c is 6.2 and my B12 level is very good and my Neuropathy Pain is far worse than when my A1c was 13.8 years ago.A low or normal A1c is not the key I assure you.I can barely walk so I don’t get much of any exercise.
@@1OFGODSOWN 🙄 Hmm I told about exercise for those with only diabetes. You should take medication and supplements for your nerves. I too had neuropathy pain for sometime. It comes and goes. But even then i can understa4 that neuropathy pain is DIRECTLY affected by sugar level and nerve related diet. Also came to know thru Dr Ergin that nerves affect heart as well. Even if heart is healthy on its own. Many supplements and medications and dieting are required. And basic simple exercise that you are able to do.
@rsgadasalli I too was confused about what supplements people take. Later came to know that Dr Ergin has recommended few supplements. Please see description. You can safely take those supplements because people have commented that those supplements made them feel better. For nerve pain b12 for reducing sugar level all these supplements he has given in description.
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I just started metformin. I appreciate your video. My toe nails were so cloudy looking. A few days of B 12 and my nails are clearing up. I am also feeling better energy.
