Saw my pdoc today. While there, I learned that risperiodone can cause diabetes. I didn't realize this is one of the reasons he orders bloodwork from time to time. This is the first time he has ordered some in awhile and, now that I know it can cause diabetes, I am slightly nervous. It has been very sporadic, but a few times I have had symptoms associated with diabetes. Each time, it never lasted long though. I'd think if risperidone was causing diabetes, the symptoms would be more consistent. We'll see I guess. Because of the hours of operation of where I have to go and my work schedule, it will be just over a week before I am able to go get the labs done though.

For the first time in two, plus years I am trying to go 6 weeks between appointments instead of 4. Fingers crossed it goes well!!