Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: Have all risk factors the same strength?

Table 2 Recommendations for blood pressure control in diabetes

Recommendations	Class	Level
Blood pressure control is recommended in patients with diabetes mellitus and hypertension to lower the risk of cardiovascular events	I	A
It is recommended that a patient with hypertension and diabetes mellitus is treated in an individualized manner, targeting a blood pressure of < 140/85 mmHg	I	A
It is recommended that a combination of blood pressure lowering agents is used to achieve blood pressure control	I	A
A RAAS blocker (ACE-I or ARB) is recommended in the treatment of hypertension in diabetes mellitus, particularly in the presence of proteinuria or microalbuminuria	I	A
Simultaneous administration of two RAAS blockers should be avoided in patients with diabetes mellitus	III	B

ACE-I: Angiotensin converting enzyme-inhibitors; ARB: Angiotensin receptor blockers; RAAS: Renin angiotensin aldosterone system; Class: Class of recommendation; Level: Level of evidence.