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T2DM is a persistent, complicated, and diverse condition. It is one that exhibits a variety of pathophysiological abnormalities, as well as a variable propensity to complications and a variable clinical response to therapeutic intervention. The study aims to identify the experiences and awareness of pharmacists about the relationship between vitamin B12 and magnesium deficiency in diabetics and to determine the effect of using metformin for diabetics on vitamin B12. Data were distributed by Electronic questionnaires designed for pharmacists. The questionnaire was also published on various Facebook pages dedicated to pharmacists, and answers were collected from them within two weeks using the electronic questionnaire via Google Forms. Pharmacists' knowledge of nutritional supplements is average, as half of the pharmacists are above the minimum level, due to their knowledge of the relationship between vitamin B12 and magnesium deficiency in diabetic patients. And the 60% of pharmacists have obtained pharmaceutical training regarding vitamins and nutrients. With an 82% of pharmacists know vitamin B12 is the most important vitamin for diabetics. 56% of pharmacists recognize that metformin causes vitamin B12 deficiency 64% of pharmacists' answers know that magnesium deficiency occurs with diabetes.