Management of Hypertension in Patients with Diabetes.

Abstract

Hypertension is a common comorbid condition among patients with diabetes, occurring in 71% to 80.6% of diabetes patients in the United States, and contributes to the development of cardiovascular disease. Screening for hypertension and a multifaceted treatment approach, including lifestyle management, pharmacologic therapy, and blood pressure targets are the key to reducing morbidity and mortality associated with uncontrolled blood pressure. Most patients require more than 1 medication to control their blood pressure, and clinicians should follow published guidelines to select the most appropriate and efficacious blood pressure agents for their patients.