Managing metabolic syndrome in bipolar disorder: multidisciplinary monitoring and treatment strategies (opens in new tab)

BackgroundBipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic psychiatric illness associated with high rates of medical comorbidities, among which metabolic syndrome (MetS) is particularly prevalent and consequential. Affecting nearly half of individuals with BD, MetS compounds the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and premature mortality, while also undermining psychiatric stability and cognitive functioning. Despite these outcomes, metabolic health remains underrecognized and undertreated in ...