Real HIV issues with Duba

07/10/2025

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HIV RANDOM POINTS:1. don't ever take PEP or PreP without understanding how either works or how long u should take it. 2. For either PEP or PreP don't stop your course in the middle, eg u only take it for 14 days then stop 🙄 badmanners. 3. Don't rely on anyone who is not a medical personnel to convince u to take PEP or PreP without even knowing when after how many days prior to initiation of Prep should u have raw s*x with an HIV + partner. 4.Dont listen to those that say ati " Me I only took PEP for 5 days boi and I stopped because I won't get infected even if I don't finish the course " , 🙄uhmm badmanners. 5. Effectiveness for Prep to kick in or start working differs in males and females meaning for females it can be maybe after 2 weeks prior to PreP that's when she can copulate with her HIV+ spouse while for males it can maybe be after 7 days prior to PreP then he can copulate with his HiV + spouse. my point is it takes different tyms for the PreP to start working 🥺not u take 1 tablet of PreP today then tomorrow u copulate 🙄🥺guys relax and follow instructions. 6. Both PREP and PreP tablets should be taken daily even though PreP can be taken for a short period of tym or long period of time.7. Can u switch to oral PreP from injectable PreP ? YES u can after 4 weeks prior to PreP injection. 8. Can u transition from PEP to Prep ? , yes u can so long you know the exposure to infection will continue after PEP or so long u continue copulating with an HIV+ partner. 9.A self HIV test negative result is not sufficient for PreP to be initiated meaning the hospital has to retest u using PCR . 10.PCR is the gold standard test meaning so long PCR is positive u will remain positive even your vL is undetectable.11. U=U means u can't transmit the virus but u will still remain positive meaning DON'T stop taking your meds thinking u have become HIV negative.12. So long u compliant to your meds, eating healthy and taking immune boosters trust me u are fyn .

RT: Cia Mendez

04/10/2025

He refused to use condoms and found out later that she was HIV positive. Was she wrong not to tell him or it's his fault for refusing to use condoms?

04/10/2025

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The link between HIV and diabetes is complex, involving increased risk of developing diabetes among people living with HIV due to a combination of factors, including
- *HIV Infection*: Chronic inflammation caused by HIV can lead to insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes. This inflammation increases levels of inflammatory cytokines like tumor necrosis factor (TNF), interfering with insulin signaling.
- *Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)*: Certain ART medications, particularly protease inhibitors (P*s) like atazanavir and ritonavir, can impair glucose metabolism by inhibiting glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT-4). This results in reduced glucose uptake by cells and increased insulin resistance. Some ART drugs also cause weight gain, a risk factor for diabetes.
- *Lipodystrophy and Metabolic Syndrome*: ART can cause changes in fat distribution, leading to dyslipidemia, hypertension, and insulin resistance. Increased free fatty acids from altered fat metabolism contribute to impaired insulin action.
- *Viral Co-infections*: Co-infection with hepatitis C, common in people with HIV, further raises diabetes risk.
- *Mitochondrial Dysfunction*: Both HIV and some antiretrovirals may cause mitochondrial damage, affecting energy metabolism and contributing to insulin resistance and pancreatic dysfunction.

Studies show that people living with HIV are at a higher risk of developing diabetes, with some studies indicating a four times higher risk compared to the general population. Regular monitoring of blood glucose and metabolic health is crucial for people with HIV, especially those on ART, to manage and mitigate this increased diabetes risk effectively .

*Key Recommendations:*

- *Regular Monitoring*: Regular blood glucose monitoring and metabolic health checks are essential for people with HIV, especially those on ART.
- *Healthy Lifestyle*: Maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and avoiding smoking can help reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
- *Personalized Care*: Healthcare providers should consider individual patient needs and potential interactions between ART and diabetes medications when developing treatment plans.

RT: Kent Chimwemwe

02/10/2025

Sticking to one s*xual partner is also part of personal hygiene. Most men won't agree with this post 😎

01/10/2025

25/09/2025

This is the drug Zambia will introduce next year in January

The drug - a twice-yearly injection – reduces the current HIV treatment cost in developing countries.

23/09/2025

No, taking Panadol before an HIV test is false and will not cause a negative result. HIV tests detect antibodies in your blood, and Panadol does not interfere with this process.

21/09/2025

This is good 👍

Scientists have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the fight against HIV by developing a CRISPR-based therapy that removes HIV DNA from infected human cells and prevents the virus from returning. This revolutionary approach targets the viral genetic material directly, effectively erasing HIV from the cell’s genome and halting its ability to replicate.

In laboratory studies, treated cells showed no signs of viral rebound, offering a potential pathway toward a permanent cure for HIV, a disease that has affected millions globally. Unlike traditional antiretroviral therapies, which only suppress the virus, this CRISPR therapy tackles the root cause, providing hope for a one-time treatment with long-lasting effects.

Researchers emphasise that while early results are promising, further studies and clinical trials are required to ensure safety and efficacy in humans. If successful, this therapy could transform HIV treatment and bring the world closer to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic once and for all.

20/09/2025

"Copperbelt surpasses lusaka province in HIV new infections. Lusaka town is the highest among all towns in zambia, kitwe comes second, then Ndola, then solwezi, then kabwe, then Luanshya. Mother to child transmission has accounted for 35% of the new infections, while breastfeeding mothers have accounted for 70% of all mother to child transmission. The breastfeeding mothers, majority of whom were negative during pregnancy but became positive during breastfeeding".

UN report

My concern is on the Mother to Child Transmission. I think breastfeeding mothers should all be put on PrEP. Mothers get infected by their cheating partners while they are breastfeeding and end up infecting their babies 🤦

19/09/2025

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17/09/2025

In case you didn't know, you can actually take someone to court for knowingly inflecting you with HIV. But you need medical evidence that you were HIV negative when you met the person who infected you. That's why it's important to test for HIV before you engage in unprotected sèx with someone whose HIV status you don't know.