Annual physical health check blood tests (HbA1c or fasting glucose, lipid profile, liver, renal and thyroid function)
at least annually
tests per year, UK, at least annually
“Ensure that the physical health check for people with bipolar disorder, performed at least annually, includes: weight or BMI, diet, nutritional status and level of physical activity cardiovascular status, including pulse and blood pressure metabolic status, including fasting blood glucose or glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c), and blood lipid profile liver function renal and thyroid function, and calcium levels, for people taking long-term lithium.”
NICE CG185 Bipolar disorder, recommendations, 2026-11-06
- Kind of source
- Clinical guideline
- Read on
- 2026-11-06
- Daily check
- Quote found at the source on 2026-11-06
- What to know
- Renal, thyroid and calcium checks are specified for people on long-term lithium.
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