Early identification of diabetes in HIV-positive people

Area Partner Project responsible Duration Project budget WDF contribution Project number

South Africa Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town Prof. Naomi Levitt September 2006 - September 2010 USD 321,100 USD 250,000 WDF06-172

Objective

The aim of the project is to assist in the development of a strategy for the early identification and management of diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) occuring in South Africans infected with HIV who receive Highly Active Anti Retroviral Therapy (HAART).

Expected impact

• 1,932 people with HIV/AIDS will participate in a cross-sectional and prospective studies aimed at developing a strategy for early detection and management of people who develop diabetes and/or IGT on HAART
• Reduction in diabetes-related morbidity among HIV-positive people on HAART
• Development of a cost-effective tool to identify the HIV-positive people most at risk of developing diabetes

Additional information on the project can be found here.