Diagnosis and Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults. Blood Pressure Control Algorithm.

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Source: Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Diagnosis and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2008 March. 88 p. Diagnosis and Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults Blood Pressure Control Algorithm Blood Pressure Control algorithm. A Is systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 130 mmHg? A Treat systolic blood pressure to less than 130 mmHg. While ACE inhibitors and ARBs are preferred first-line therapy, two or more agents (to include thiazide diuretics) may be required. A Is diastolic blood pressure less than 80 mmHg? A See Ongoing Management algorithm Treat diastolic blood pressure to less than 80 mmHg. A See Ongoing Management algorithm A = Annotation All copyrights are reserved by the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement, Inc.