| Key priority for
implementation, recommendation in full |
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| People with bipolar
disorder should have an annual physical health review, normally in primary
care, to ensure that the following are assessed each year: |
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| •lipid levels, including cholesterol in all patients over 40
even if there is no other indication of risk |
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| •plasma glucose levels |
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| •weight |
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| •smoking status and alcohol use |
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| •blood pressure. |
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