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May 2024
54m 25s

Dealing with Weight Gain in Schizophreni...

HEALTHLINE MEDIA
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People with schizophrenia are at a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes than the general population. Diabetes is seen in 1 in 5 people with schizophrenia. Metabolic syndrome occurs in 1 in 3 people with schizophrenia. What is causing these physical illnesses in people with schizophrenia? Is this just due to our lifestyle factors? How significant a role ... Show More
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