Question 172 · LEK · Treatment of hypertension with comorbidities
In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus the arterial blood pressure should be kept below:
- A. 140/90 mmHg.
- B. 140/85 mmHg.
- C. 135/85 mmHg.
- D. 130/80 mmHg.
- E. 120/70 mmHg.
Hint
Think of the blood pressure target that current ESC and Polish Diabetes Association guidelines set for people with diabetes.
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