Question

What diet should I follow?

5 February 2014. Related: All topics, Living with HIV long-term.

I am recently diagnosed, my CD4 count is 544.

Please tell me my daily diet.

Answer

Answer: Rebecca McDowall

Hi,

Thanks for your email. I’m sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. Do you have any support to help you deal with this?

Your CD4 count is very good and shows that your immune system is strong.

HIV positive people can eat the same foods as HIV negative people. You don’t need to change your diet because of this diagnosis. As with HIV negative people it is a good idea to eat a healthy diet and this may help to keep your immune system stronger.

We have developed a section on a balanced diet here. Please have a look there, and let me know if you have any further questions.