Overview of Patient Jeremy, age 55 white male, has come in for his annual physical. He has hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. His blood pressure is controlled with lisinopril 20 mg daily and amlodipine 5 mg daily. He has no known allegies and denied any hx of smoking. His most recent HbA1c was 7.2% […]
What is the target BP for patients with diabetes and hypertension? Which antihypertensive agents are recommended for patients with diabetes?
Discussion Question L.N. is a 49-year-old white woman with a history of type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and migraine headaches. The patient was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 9 years ago when she presented with mild polyuria and polydipsia. L.N. is 5′4″ and has always been on the large side, with her weight fluctuating between […]