[Treatment of hypertension in diabetic patients]

Wien Med Wochenschr. 2010 Jan;160(1-2):20-4. doi: 10.1007/s10354-010-0743-z.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Hypertension, diabetes and visceral adiposity are very common co-morbidities with an exceedingly high risk of cardiovascular and renal complications. Therefore, emphatic treatment is necessary. Blood pressure goal is recommended below 130/80 mmHg with office measurements, and less than 7 out of 30 values below 135/85 mmHg with home measurements. Strict blood pressure control reduces macro- and microvascular morbidity. Usually combination of different drugs is necessary to achieve a satisfactory blood pressure control. First line should be an inhibitor of the RAS, commonly combined with a calcium channel blocker and/or a diuretic. Fixed-dose combinations are recommended. If indicated or necessary, newer generation betablockers may be given as an adjunct. Life style measures and active reduction of further risk factors are essential.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory
  • Body Mass Index
  • Calcium Channel Blockers / therapeutic use
  • Diabetes Complications / drug therapy*
  • Diabetes Complications / etiology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / etiology
  • Diuretics / therapeutic use
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / drug therapy*
  • Hypertension / etiology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Antihypertensive Agents
  • Calcium Channel Blockers
  • Diuretics