Antipsychotic drugs may lead to a heightened risk of diabetes in kids, according to new research.

Antipsychotic drugs may lead to a heightened risk of diabetes in kids, according to new research.

Antipsychotic drugs may lead to a heightened risk of diabetes in kids, according to new research.

Antipsychotic drugs are used in children to treat conditions such as autism and bipolar disorder. The new findings agree with previous research suggesting that in addition to causing weight gain in kids, these drugs could increase the risk of diabetes in some patients.