Question

A 59‑year‑old man with type 2 diabetes and microalbuminuria (urine ACR 12 mg/mmol) has an eGFR of 65 mL/min/1.73 m² and blood pressure 145/88 mmHg. Which medication class is first‑line to slow progression of diabetic kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor

Answer

Thiazide diuretic

Answer

Calcium channel blocker

Answer

Non‑steroidal anti‑inflammatory drug

Answer

Alpha‑blocker

Practice question

A 59‑year‑old man with type 2 diabetes and microalbuminuria (urine ACR 12 mg/mmol) has an eGFR of 65 mL/min/1.73 m² and blood pressure 145/88 mmHg. Which medication class is first‑line to slow progression of diabetic kidney disease?