Question

A 55-year-old with long-standing hypertension and type 2 diabetes asks about blood pressure goals. Clinic BP averages 136/84 mmHg on lisinopril 20 mg daily. According to current diabetes guidance, what is the recommended on-treatment BP goal if it can be safely attained?

Accepted Answer

<130/80 mmHg

Answer

<150/90 mmHg

Answer

<140/90 mmHg

Answer

<120/70 mmHg

Answer

Systolic <110 mmHg regardless of diastolic

Practice question

A 55-year-old with long-standing hypertension and type 2 diabetes asks about blood pressure goals. Clinic BP averages 136/84 mmHg on lisinopril 20 mg daily. According to current diabetes guidance, what is the recommended on-treatment BP goal if it can be safely attained?