Research
Hormonal
Intensive blood pressure control (target <130/80 mmHg) reduces stroke and macroalbuminuria progression in type 2 diabetes compared to conventional control, without significantly affecting all-cause mortality.
If you have diabetes, aim for a blood pressure target below 130/80 mmHg, especially if you have kidney disease or heart risks. This significantly lowers your risk of stroke and kidney damage. Use home monitoring to get a true average, as clinic readings can be misleading.
StrongQualifiesHIGH confidence
A meta-analysis of nine trials of 11 005 people with type 2 diabetes randomized to intensive blood pressure (BP) control (mean 125/73) vs conventional treatment (mean 134/79) showed 36% reduction in stroke and 32% reduction in progression to macroalbuminuria, although CVD and all-cause mortality rates were similar at the two BP levels
Why this rating
Based on meta-analyses of multiple randomized controlled trials.
Source
A diabetes update
Zachary T. Bloomgarden · Journal of Diabetes · 2023
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