A 56-year-old man with new T2D and BMI 33 asks about ASCVD risk reduction beyond statin. ADA suggests which blood pressure threshold to start therapy?...

Question

A 56-year-old man with new T2D and BMI 33 asks about ASCVD risk reduction beyond statin. ADA suggests which blood pressure threshold to start therapy?

Accepted Answer

Start at >=130/80 mmHg for most with diabetes

Answer

Start at >=140/90 for all

Answer

Start at >=150/95 only

Answer

No BP therapy until symptoms

Answer

Start only if LDL high

"us-abfm MCQ (SBA): BP Threshold in Diabetes

A 56-year-old man with new T2D and BMI 33 asks about ASCVD risk reduction beyond statin. ADA suggests which blood pressure threshold to start therapy?