Will Hiv Show Up On A Blood Sugar Test

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Understanding HIV-Related Lab Tests I: Complete Blood Count and Blood Chemistry

Lab Tests Are Important Tools The Basics Complete Blood Count (CBC) Blood Chemistry (Chemistry or Chem Screens) The Bottom Line Lab Tests Are Important Tools Having regular lab tests is a necessary part of good health care. Lab testsare important tools that help you and your health care provider keep track ofhow you are doing in the following areas: Immune System Status How HIV is affecting your immune system If you...

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high mcv , lipids, and blood sugar

i had blood work done and now am show triglyc at 371, tot chol at 217, mcv of 118, and fast blood sugar of 127. have been on viracept and combir since 1997. diagosed in 1989. are these signs that i need to be on some cholesterol lowering meds as...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Though it is worth checking your vit B12 and folic acid level, the high MCV is likely due to the zidovudine (AZT) in Combivir and usually is of no clinical significant. AZT also linked to more fat problems that current regimens (such as those... Read more »

HIV and blood-test results- Any health tips to stay healthy?

Dear Dr.Vergel,Im 37. Ive been HIV positive since April 2007, so far not on meds, but my latest CD4 count and a regular blood test results showed that something is going on?! CD4 count fell from 640(34%) in February, to 395 (30%) in June. Some other...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

Talk to your doctor about running another CD4 cells test again to ensure that your dip was just not an isolated event. If your CD4 cells are 500 or below, talk to your doctor about your treatment options. I am not sure in which country you live,... Read more »

Reyztaz blood sugar levels/side effects

I went on Reyataz 6 months ago and for the past month I have felt nervous, shakey, heart beating faster, more trouble sleeping. Had simular issue with last two protease Could this be happening again? 3tc, Viread, Videx, are my other meds, Ambien to...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

A have card for a small number of patients who simply don't tolerated any PI for unclear reasons. If your blood tests are OK then it would seem unlikely that blood sugar issues are playing a part. PIs can increase the levels of the Ambien to... Read more »

Blood Sugar out of control

Dear Doc, I have been on sustiva and combivir for 3 years now.I am also type 2 diabetic and been on metoformin for years prob about 6. I noticed a few months ago that my blood sugar was always between 200 and 300 everytime i tested my self so i...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.It's not clear to me what extent your HIV medications are causing alterations in your sugar levels, though the possibility of drug-related increases is possible.It is important, either way to get improved sugar control. I... Read more »

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what kinds of blood testing can determine HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

What kinds of blood testing can determine HIV? i had a blood test rescently but i dont know what it is for yet. Im not sure if i have hiv or not and im just wondering if the blood test i had can determine if i have HIV eventhough i didnt get a... Read more »

can you detect HIV w/ a basic blood test?

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can you detect HIV w/ a basic blood test like testing for ur hematology and and blood chemistry? a blood test not specifically for HIV like the ELISA test. Read more »

hiv blood test conclusive or not?

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Hello, I was wondering is a negative hiv blood test almost one year and a half after exposure with no further exposures truly conclusive? Or could a person possibly years later show up hiv positive? I heard a person say it can possibly take up to... Read more »

can a hematology blood test detect hiv?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

can a hematology blood test detect if you have hiv??? even though it isnt specifically for HIV like the ELISA??? pls answer Read more »

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