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An HIVer's Guide to Metabolic Complications

A Look at Body Shape Changes, High Cholesterol and Related Problems

December 2005

An HIVer's Guide to Metabolic Complications

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C O N T E N T S

Introduction

Lipodystrophy (Body Shape Changes)

Cholesterol and Triglyceride Problems

Blood Sugar Problems (Insulin Resistance, Diabetes, etc.)

Bone and Joint Problems

Conclusion

Up Close and Personal

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Funding for this booklet comes in part from an educational grant provided by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.

This article was provided by Body Health Resources Foundation. It is a part of the publication An HIVer's Guide to Metabolic Complications.

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