Diagnosis and Management of Common Chronic Metabolic Complications in HIV-infected Patients

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has become a chronic illness that requires continuing medical care and patient self-management education to prevent acute complications and to reduce the risk of long-term complications. Metabolic complications such as dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and fat distribution abnormalities are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is …