Beta blockers are very beneficial for diabetics post-MI

October 1997

    Beta blockers are very beneficial for diabetics post-MI.

    The latest evidence is that beta blockers decrease mortality even MORE for diabetics than for patients who don't have diabetes.

    Physicians usually try NOT to use beta blockers in diabetics. The concern is that beta blockers might prolong hypoglycemia...and more importantly, mask its symptoms.

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