PREVALENCE OF DIABETES MELLITUS AMONG HIV PATIENT ATTENDING ART CLINIC AT MBALE REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

Abstract

Background

Chronic immune activation and inflammation associated with HIV infection contribute to insulin resistance and the development of diabetes mellitus in this population. The study aims to determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus among HIV patients.

Methodology

The study employed a cross-sectional study design using a structured patient data form to collect quantitative data from 234 respondents attending the ART clinic at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital in Eastern Uganda. Both males and females were included in the study

Results

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus among HIV patients was 19%. 44/234(19%) HIV patient had diabetes mellitus and 190/234(81%) did not have diabetes mellitus.

Conclusion

The prevalence of Diabetes mellitus is gradually increasing among People living with HIV which poses an increasing risk to the general prognosis and well-being of PLWH

Recommendation

More emphasis should be put on conducting routine DM screening of all People living with HIV and ensure timely treatment of those found sick as well as health educating all of them about how to reduce the risks of developing DM