Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria for the ALIVE-Ex Study
Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|
PLWH ≥ 18 years of age | Diagnosed diabetes (self-reported) |
Fasting plasma glucose between 94 and 124 mg/dl | Lack of informed consent |
Answered “No” to all questions of PAR-Q, with the exception that if participants answered “yes” to taking medications for high blood pressure, they were evaluated at medical clearance and enrolled into the study, based on the discretion of the cardiologist | Non-English speaking |
Females who are pregnant | |
Acute alcohol intoxication on any visit days as determined by breathalyzer | |
Additional exclusion criteria for exercise intervention | |
Orthopedic or cardiovascular complications that preclude from exercise | |
Peripheral neuropathies | |
Allergy to lidocaine | |
Use of anticoagulant medication (blood thinners) | |
Acute illness within the preceding six weeks of study visit (fever, new antibiotic use, or unscheduled healthcare visit (for illness) |