Question

A 60-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and persistent albuminuria (urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio 12 mg/mmol) has clinic blood pressure readings around 138/84 mmHg while taking perindopril. According to Australian diabetes guidelines, what is the most appropriate blood pressure target for this patient?

Accepted Answer

Less than 130/80 mmHg

Answer

Less than 150/90 mmHg

Answer

Less than 140/90 mmHg

Answer

Less than 135/85 mmHg

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Less than 120/70 mmHg

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