A 55-year-old with type 2 diabetes has clinic blood pressures averaging 132/82 mm Hg on repeated, standardised measurements. What is the recommended a...

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A 55-year-old with type 2 diabetes has clinic blood pressures averaging 132/82 mm Hg on repeated, standardised measurements. What is the recommended approach to hypertension therapy?

Accepted Answer

Initiate antihypertensive therapy to target

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No pharmacotherapy; threshold is >=140/90 mm Hg

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Only intensify therapy if SBP >=150 mm Hg

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Lifestyle measures alone; reassess in 1 year

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Start aspirin for BP reduction

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A 55-year-old with type 2 diabetes has clinic blood pressures averaging 132/82 mm Hg on repeated, standardised measurements. What is the recommended approach to hypertension therapy?