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Is there a connection between HIV and diabetes?
23 August 2024. Related: All topics, Complications and coinfections.
Answer
Hi there
Without a bit more information it is difficult to know whether this is something you are worried about for your own health, or for a friend.
Diabetes is a common health complication that affects many people whether they are HIV positive or negative.
Some studies report that people living with HIV can have a higher risk for diabetes, partly because of HIV, or some meds, or lifestyle factors.
This makes it even for important to look at lifestyle options that can help prevent diabetes from developing, and to have careful treatment if diabetes does develop.
Please see this link for more information about HIV and diabetes:
https://i-base.info/guides/side/increased-blood-sugar-levels-and-risk-of-type-2-diabetes
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