Research Article

Age and diabetes control in an HIV-endemic country: is there an association?

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 27 , issue 2 , 2022 , pages: 49–56

DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2021.2002586

Author(s): RR Chetty , South Africa , S Pillay , South Africa

Keywords: age , diabetes mellitus , glycaemic control , HbA1c , HIV

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Abstract

Background: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in South Africa (SA) is 12.80% and is rising, while that of HIV infection remains the highest globally (13%). Literature varies on the associations between glycaemic control and age in patients living with DM (PLWD). Through effective anti-retroviral treatment (ART), HIV-infected patients can now live longer and develop co-morbidities as experienced by HIV-uninfected patients. Identification of challenges faced in diabetes control within the various age groups would help in developing strategies that can be implemented in order to provide effective diabetes care to patients as they age.

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