. Certain medicines have adverse effects and can induce medical conditions like hyperglycemia or diabetes. Some of these medications include antipsychotics and antiretrovirals, which call for early diagnosis and proper management strategies for prescribing those medicines. At times cessation of the medication or alternative therapy may lower the risk of associated hyperglycemia or diabetes. Improved health outcomes can be achieved by shared decision-making between patients and healthcare experts.

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