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Can Hypertension And Diabetes Causing Fatigue Be Treated With Multivitamins?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i am 63 yrs old, having hypertension and diabetic weight 60kgs. i am vegetarian taking tablets for both i am feeling tiring not taking vitamins i am asking you to take multi vit. is advisible
Mon, 20 Mar 2017
Hello,
Yes, since you are vegetarian and a diabetic, you should be on a pill containing both vitamin B12 and folic acid. Deficiency of vitamin B12 commonly seen in vegetarians due to lack of a proper source and in some diabetics who are on metformin.
I would also advise you to take a vitamin D supplement if your levels are below normal. Before starting please get a hemogram done and make sure your blood pressure and blood sugar are well controlled.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Imran Shaikh
Yes, since you are vegetarian and a diabetic, you should be on a pill containing both vitamin B12 and folic acid. Deficiency of vitamin B12 commonly seen in vegetarians due to lack of a proper source and in some diabetics who are on metformin.
I would also advise you to take a vitamin D supplement if your levels are below normal. Before starting please get a hemogram done and make sure your blood pressure and blood sugar are well controlled.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Imran Shaikh
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