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Diabetes, psychotic disorders and antipsychotic therapy: A consensus statement

Authors :
Lambert, Tim J. R.
Chapman, Leon H.
Source :
The Medical Journal of Australia. Nov 15, 2004, Vol. 181 Issue 10, 544-548
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Psychotic illness and its treatment are associated with an increase rate of diabetes and worsening blood sugar control. The effect of these antipsychotic agents is usually related to insulin resistance through weight gain, but other mechanisms may exist.

Subjects

Subjects :
Diabetes -- Care and treatment
Diabetes -- Research
Antipsychotic drugs -- Dosage and administration
Antipsychotic drugs -- Research
Psychoses -- Care and treatment
Psychoses -- Research
Health

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0025729X
Volume :
181
Issue :
10
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Medical Journal of Australia
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.132106214

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