Some Medications for Bipolar Disorder Can Increase Diabetes Risk

Many of the medications used to manage bipolar disorder are thought to contribute to the risk of developing metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Not all medications used for bipolar disorder cause metabolic symptoms but the medications listed here are more prone to causing weight gain, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels) and other signs associated with metabolic syndrome...read more...

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• Bipolar Disorder Meds Increase Risk of Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes

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