Initial response time also depends on: Severity of the B12 deficiency Frequency of injections Underlying health conditions Absorption and metabolism differences If youre getting your first B12 shot, your provider may start you on a more aggressive schedule, such as weekly injections until your levels are normalized
What to Tell Your Clinician Before Your Steroid Injection Whether you are attending Joint Injection Clinic or any other provider, make sure you tell your clinician: The name and dose of your GLP-1 medication (Mounjaro or Ozempic) Whether you have type 2 diabetes or any other metabolic condition Whether you also take insulin The last date you took your weight loss injection Any previous reactions to steroid injections This allows your clinician to tailor the procedure, choose the most appropriate steroid preparation, provide the right post-injection advice, and flag anything to your GP or diabetes team if necessary
Large clinical trials such as the STEP 1 trial demonstrated no increased thyroid cancer incidence over 68 weeks
How do GLP-1 medications improve blood sugar levels in people without diabetes
This helps explain why people on tirzepatide and retatrutide often report that food just becomes less interesting, a phenomenon that goes beyond simple hunger reduction