A 58-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and diabetic nephropathy has repeated automated clinic blood pressure readings of 146/92 mm Hg despite lifestyle measures. According to Canadian guidelines, which is the most appropriate next step?AReassure him because treatment thresholds are higher in people with diabetesBStart a thiazide diuretic as first-line monotherapyCStart an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor as first-line pharmacotherapyDDelay treatment and repeat blood pressure in 6 monthsEStart low dose Acetylsalicylic acid for primary prevention instead of antihypertensivesCheck my answer