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KIDNEY
People with HIV are only at a higher risk of getting Diabetes primarily because of the medications
People who are HIV positive can be at a higher risk of diabetes but also tend to have more lifestyle risk factors for diabetes generally.
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LIVER HEALTH
The liver is essential for effectively processing treatments for HIV.
The liver is one of the most important and largest organs in your body. It has been described as the body's 'chemical processing plant'. It plays a key role in food metabolism and digestion, in producing immune system proteins and importantly for people with HIV, in the breaking down of prescription and other drugs, and alcohol.
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HEART HEALTH
People with HIV tend to smoke more than the general population. This is one of the main reasons why people with HIV are at a higher risk from a range of diseases.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Depression and anxiety are also experienced more commonly by people with HIV, and often symptoms are not obvious. However, there are many things you can do to help yourself manage these challenges.
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DENTAL HEALTH
HIV infection and HIV treatments can increase your risk of mouth disease. It’s important to take steps to keep a healthy mouth.
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The kidneys provide a system that filters and cleans blood and excretes the waste products into urine. They also regulate blood pressure as well as the levels of many parts of your blood. It is important to know if your kidneys are healthy because the kidneys, along with the liver, influence the way the body handles different doses of HIV treatments and other drugs.
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KIDNEY HEALTH
GASTROINTESTINAL HEALTH
Stomach and gastrointestinal problems are common in people with HIV due to infection, as a result of side effects to some drugs used to treat HIV, or from an inappropriate diet.
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The liver is one of the most important and largest organs in your body. It has been described as the body's 'chemical processing plant'. It plays a key role in food metabolism and digestion, in producing immune system proteins and importantly for people with HIV, in the breaking down of prescription and other drugs, and alcohol.
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LIVER HEALTH
People with HIV can face increased risk of cardiovascular diseases due both to infection with HIV, and some HIV treatments. Both make changes to your blood including unhealthy levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.
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HEART (CARDIOVASCULAR) HEALTH
