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[Essential hypertension and diabetes mellitus]
G Dietze1, M Wicklmayr, K Rett
1Medizinische Fachklinik Bühlerhöhe, Bühl.
Summary
Essential hypertension is significantly more common in type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia link hypertension and type 2 diabetes, suggesting a shared metabolic disorder. ACE-inhibitors may improve metabolic syndrome prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Metabolic Disorders