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What might cause malabsorption of b complex vit. in a diabetic? used to take vitamins with good results.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Not related: Although a rare case of diabetes may be , associated with slower bowel motility, vitamin absorption is not an issue.

Answered 8/27/2013

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B12 in particular...: Can be malabsorbed with pernicious anemia, a type of gastritis that can coexist with diabetes.

Dr Mutnick agreed

Answered 8/28/2013

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