The effect of electroconvulsive therapy on blood glucose, creatinine levels, and lipid profile and its association with the type of psychiatric disorders

► Electroconvulsive therapy acutely increases blood glucose and cholesterol levels. ► Electroconvulsive therapy does not affect on LDL, HDL, triglyceride, and creatinine level. ► The ECT related increase of blood glucose is independent of the type of psychiatric disorder.