An HIVer's Guide to Metabolic Complications

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

From Body Health Resources Foundation

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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR! The only purpose of this booklet is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other medical professionals. Body Health Resources Foundation neither endorses nor opposes any particular treatment option discussed in this booklet. Instead, we encourage you to discuss your options with a healthcare provider who specializes in treating HIV. We would like to thank David Wohl, M.D., for generously providing a medical review of this booklet.

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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