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World J Psychiatr. Oct 19, 2021; 11(10): 696-710
Published online Oct 19, 2021. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v11.i10.696
Table 2 Metabolic monitoring guidelines as proposed by various organizations

US consensus[32]
BAP guidelines[86]
WeightAt 4 wk, 8 wk, and 12 wk after initiating or changing SGA therapy, then quarterlyBMI weekly for the first 4–6 wk, then every 2–4 wk for up to 12 wk. At a minimum, once every 4 wk for the first 12 wk, then at 6 mo and at least annually
Blood glucoseAssessed fasting plasma glucose at 3 mo, then annuallyAssessed fasting or random plasma glucose in the initial weeks and glycated hemoglobin at 12 wk, 6 mo, and then annually
Lipid profileAt 3 mo, then repeated at 5-yr intervals if normalAt 12 wk, 6 mo, and then annually. The total cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio should be required.
Blood pressureAt 3 mo, then annuallyAt 12 wk, 6 mo, and then annually