I have a B12 deficiency and I'm filling a form in for travel insurance. It says on the form 'In the last 12 months, has your haemoglobin level always been above 80 g/L (8g/dL)?' What does this mean please because I don't know?
You have pernicious anaemia. The question is about iron anaemia, But to be on the safe side I would include it in your form. Any ongoing health matter which may affect you should be informed. It will probably add to your travel insurance premium unfortunately.
In that case, I think you must enter 'don't know' on the form with an explanatory note saying that you have regular injections and no longer need routine blood tests
If you have time to, I would wait until after contacting the doctor before filling in the form and I would explain to the GP why you require this information.
I may be wrong but I don't believe haemoglobin level is tested for when you have B12 deficiency, or pernicious anaemia, it's the B12 level itself which is looked at in the blood sample, along with intrinsic factor and other markers.
That's what my blood is tested for regarding my inability to absorb B12.
You're welcome :)
I know when my jab is due, about two weeks before I start to feel very tired again. I have it every twelve weeks but am going to ask about having it more frequently as I believe it is possible.