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Diabetes in People with HIV
1Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Asthma and Allergy Center 3B.74D, Baltimore, MD, 21224, USA. ssarka19@jhmi.edu.
Diabetes management in people with HIV (PWH) requires careful consideration of cardiovascular risks and medication interactions. New guidelines suggest specific medications for PWH with comorbidities, but more research is needed in this population.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
Background:
- Diabetes is a significant comorbidity in people with HIV (PWH).
- PWH have a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease.
- HIV-specific factors can influence diabetes development and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the diagnosis, treatment, and complications of diabetes in PWH.
- To review HIV-related factors impacting diabetes care in PWH.
- To evaluate the use of newer diabetes medications in PWH.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on diabetes in PWH.
- Analysis of current treatment guidelines for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
- Evaluation of potential drug interactions between antiretroviral therapy and diabetes/cardiovascular medications.
Main Results:
- GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT-2 inhibitors may be considered for PWH with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, heart failure, or chronic kidney disease.
- Evidence for these recommendations is primarily from studies not exclusively involving PWH.
- HIV-specific factors, including antiretroviral therapy interactions, require careful evaluation.
Conclusions:
- Diabetes management in PWH is complex due to increased cardiovascular risk and potential medication interactions.
- Current treatment recommendations for certain diabetes medications may need further validation in PWH populations.
- Individualized care plans are essential for PWH with diabetes, considering both HIV status and comorbidities.
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