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HIV/AIDS and Diabetes Co-Morbidity in Nigeria: Emerging Trends, Clinical Management, and Health System Challenges (www.kiu.ac.ug)

The co-morbidity of HIV/AIDS and diabetes has become an emerging public health concern in Nigeria, as individuals living with HIV (PLHIV) experience increased longevity due to the widespread use of antiretroviral therapy (ART). While ART has significantly reduced HIV-related mortality, it has inadvertently contributed to the rising incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly diabetes mellitus. Diabetes, especially type 2, has emerged as one of the most prevalent comorbidities among PLHIV, posing significant challenges for clinical management and healthcare delivery in Nigeria. …