Question

A 55-year-old man with a 5-year history of type 2 diabetes attends your clinic. His home blood pressure readings over 2 weeks average 144/92 mm Hg. He has no albuminuria and no known cardiovascular disease. According to Hypertension Canada, what is the most appropriate blood pressure target for this patient?

Accepted Answer

<130/80 mm Hg

Answer

<120/70 mm Hg

Answer

<125/75 mm Hg

Answer

<140/90 mm Hg

Answer

<150/90 mm Hg

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