Key result
Coexistence of diabetes mellitus and hypertension dramatically increases cardiovascular risk, making blood pressure control to a goal of 140/90 mmHg essential for preventing vascular complications.
This review highlights the critical importance of blood pressure control (goal 140/90 mmHg) in patients with diabetes to prevent cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
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BP control to 140/90 mmHg remains essential in diabetes-hypertension overlap; leaves open optimal lower targets for future trials.
Oktay et al. (2016) conducted a review in Diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Blood pressure control and anti-diabetic medications was evaluated. Coexistence of diabetes mellitus and hypertension dramatically increases cardiovascular risk, making blood pressure control to a goal of 140/90 mmHg essential for preventing vascular complications.
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