more aggressive treatment of hypertension in patients with diabetes

July 2000

The National Kidney Foundation will soon recommend more aggressive treatment of hypertension in patients with diabetes.

Diabetes is now the leading cause of end-stage renal disease.

Lowering blood pressure is MORE important than controlling blood sugar to prevent renal disease in diabetics.

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Table of Contents

more aggressive treatment of hypertension in patients with diabetes
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