I STARTED ZYPREXA IN 1998 AND GAINED ABOUT 65 POUNDS. IT DID NOT TAKE LONG FOR ME TO TO BECOME A DIABETIC. I AM NOW ON ABILIFY AND IT'S A GREAT MED. I HAVE LOST A GOOD AMOUNT OF WEIGHT BUT SADLY, THE DIABETES HAS STAYED. I AM NOT A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. IAM JUST TELLING YOU MY OWN EXPERIENCE.