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Metformin reduces artery plaque in HIV-positive people with metabolic syndrome

Presenter Kathleen Fitch. Photo by Liz Highleyman / aidsmap.com

Fat accumulation linked to cognitive impairment in patients with HIV

Earlier deaths in people with HIV due to drugs, alcohol, co-infections, poorly controlled HIV - not rapid ageing

Cardiovascular risks reduced for patients with HIV by therapy with metformin and changes to diet and exercise

Older anti-HIV drugs associated with increased risk of diabetes

Diabetes, high blood pressure increase risk of unemployment for people with HIV

Patients with both HIV and diabetes have an increased risk of albuminuria

Detectable viral load in patients taking HIV therapy associated with poor control of other chronic health problems

Only four US state AIDS Drug Assistance Programmes cover all recommended cardiovascular risk-reduction therapies