Pernicious anaemia is caused by a deficiency in vitamin B12, due to atrophic gastritis, an autoimmune condition (immune system destroys self), in this case the parietal cells of the stomach that produce intrinsic factor, a glycoprotein that binds to vitamin B12 in the stomach and is essential for normal absorption of vitamin B12 in the small intestine into the blood
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One of the biggest reasons people quit taking GLP-1s is due to a lack of insurance in which case the drugs typically cost more than $1,000 per month
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It is recommended to check Hematocrit, reticulocyte count, vitamin B12, folate, and iron levels before treatment begins