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Serum glucose is 2.2 doctor said borderline so need fasting blood test. what is this? and could this be related to b12 deficiency?

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Dr. Rachel Chastanet answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Not related: Blood sugar and B-12 are not related, although a diabetes medicine called metformin can decrease your vitamin B-12 levels. Blood sugar that runs high can be a sign of Diabetes Mellitus or Pre-Diabetes. Get the fasting sugar test done and eat a healthy diet, low in simple sugars.

Answered 7/31/2014

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A member asked:

Serum glucose is 2.2 doctor said borderline so need fasting blood test. what is this? and could this be related to b12 deficiency?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rachel Chastanet answered

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