Managing Hypertension in Type 1 Diabetes

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According to SIGN (June 2017), when should antihypertensive drug treatment be offered to adults with type 1 diabetes?

When clinic systolic blood pressure is above 140 mmHg

What is the recommended clinic blood pressure target for adults aged under 80 years with type 1 diabetes and an ACR less than 70 mg/mmol?

Below 140/90 mmHg

According to SIGN (November 2017), what is the recommended clinic target blood pressure for patients with type 1 diabetes?

Below 130/80 mmHg

What is the recommended clinic blood pressure target for adults aged 80 years or over with type 1 diabetes?

<p>Below 150/90 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of drug should be used as first-line treatment for hypertension in patients with type 1 diabetes?

<p>Renin-angiotensin system blocking drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended clinic blood pressure target for adults aged under 80 years with type 1 diabetes and an ACR of 70 mg/mmol or more?

<p>Below 130/80 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended clinic blood pressure target for adults aged 80 years or over with type 1 diabetes?

<p>Below 150/90 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should antihypertensive drug treatment be offered to adults with type 1 diabetes according to SIGN (June 2017)?

<p>If clinic systolic blood pressure is above 140 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be the first-line treatment for hypertension in patients with type 1 diabetes?

<p>Renin-angiotensin system blocking drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should antihypertensive drug treatment be considered for adults with type 1 diabetes even if clinic systolic blood pressure is below 140 mmHg?

<p>When targeted at individuals thought to be at greatest risk of complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended clinic blood pressure target for adults aged 80 years or over with type 1 diabetes, regardless of their ACR?

<p>Below 150/90 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended clinic blood pressure target for adults aged under 80 years with type 1 diabetes and an ACR less than 70 mg/mmol?

<p>Below 140/90 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should antihypertensive drug treatment be offered to adults with type 1 diabetes according to SIGN (June 2017)?

<p>If clinic systolic blood pressure is above 140 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What drug should be used as first-line treatment for hypertension in patients with type 1 diabetes?

<p>Renin-angiotensin system blocking drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinic target blood pressure recommended by SIGN (November 2017) for patients with type 1 diabetes?

<p>Below 130/80 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

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