From: Special considerations in the treatment of patients with bipolar disorder and medical co-morbidities
Initiation of Treatment | • Baseline fasting glucose level |
First Year of Treatment | • Fasting glucose level every 3–4 months • Observe for signs of hyperglycemia |
Duration of Treatment | • Fasting glucose level every 6 months in high-risk patients • Fasting glucose level every 12 months in patients with normal glucose levels during first year of therapy |