HIV and Belly Fat

Belly fat is an issue for HIV-positive individuals (also known as lipodystrophy) and is a side effect of some HIV medications. As individuals age, they may also develop body fat especially with poor diet. Diet and exercise are increasingly important to reduce body fat. Some individuals have used alternative treatments to reduce fat levels. Tesamorelin is a new drug used for belly fat that has shown promising results so far. What have you been doing? Are you concerned about belly fat and what do you wish to know?