Annual lab testing for blood glucose and cholesterol levels is recommended for patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. Lab testing includes the following tests:1
The American Diabetes Association says major psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression, are linked to illness and death.2 Second-generation antipsychotics used to treat these disorders have been linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes.3 The following are resources to help you inform your patients about their options and related educational topics: