Key result
The European Society of Hypertension guidelines reset the blood pressure goal for Type 2 diabetic patients to <140/90 mmHg, though further data are required to establish optimal long-term goals.
Why the study?
Further data are required to better understand the natural history of Type 2 diabetes to establish blood pressure goals throughout the disease course in hypertensive diabetic patients.
What are the outstanding issues in the management of hypertension in Type 2 diabetic patients according to recent guidelines?
What are the outstanding issues in the management of hypertension in Type 2 diabetic patients according to recent guidelines?
Recent guidelines recommend a blood pressure target of <140/90 mmHg for patients with Type 2 diabetes, highlighting the need for further research to tailor goals over the disease course.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of premature mortality in Type 2 diabetes mellitus; consequently, good management of all risk factors is vital. The recent reappraisal of the European Society of Hypertension guidelines on hypertension management reset the blood pressure goal for Type 2 diabetic patients to blood pressure <140/90 mmHg. Although this recommendation is based on the best available evidence, further data are still required to provide a better understanding of the natural history of Type 2 diabetes in order to establish blood pressure goals throughout the natural history of the diabetic patient with hypertension.
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Camafort et al. (2011) conducted a review in Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hypertension. Blood pressure management was evaluated. The European Society of Hypertension guidelines reset the blood pressure goal for Type 2 diabetic patients to <140/90 mmHg, though further data are required to establish optimal long-term goals.
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