Metabolic Complications of HIV and Antiretroviral Therapy: Dyslipidemia, Insulin Resistance, and Cardiovascular Disease
Summary
- Diet, exercise, and reduction of BMI are important lifestyle modifications known to prevent the development of dyslipidemia
- A dietician-delivered intensive education intervention based on National Cholesterol Education Program dietary guidelines (Table 7) can prevent antiretroviral-associated lipid elevations in adults starting ART[Lazzaretti 2012]
- Diabetes, thyroid disorders, and renal disease should be managed aggressively and exacerbating medications avoided
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