Question

A 50-year-old has type 2 diabetes and BP persistently 138/86 mm Hg on ambulatory monitoring. According to ADA, which BP goal is recommended if it can be achieved safely?

Accepted Answer

<130/80 mm Hg.

Answer

<140/90 mm Hg for all.

Answer

<150/90 mm Hg for all.

Answer

No specific goal; focus on A1c only.

Answer

<120/70 mm Hg for all.

Practice question

A 50-year-old has type 2 diabetes and BP persistently 138/86 mm Hg on ambulatory monitoring. According to ADA, which BP goal is recommended if it can be achieved safely?