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[Diuretics and diabetes mellitus]

A U Teuscher1

  • 1Medizinischen Universitätspoliklinik, Inselspital Bern, Schweiz.

Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
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Diuretics effectively manage hypertension and edema but can worsen glucose control in diabetics. Low-dose thiazides and indapamide offer safer metabolic profiles for managing hypertension.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Diuretics are a key class of antihypertensive agents.
  • Their use in hypertension is debated due to potential adverse effects on cardiovascular risk.
  • Concerns include impaired glucose control and increased mortality in diabetic patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of diuretics in hypertension management.
  • To analyze the metabolic side effects of diuretics, particularly on glucose and lipid profiles.
  • To discuss diuretic selection in patients with diabetes and resistant hypertension.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on diuretic pharmacology and clinical trials.
  • Analysis of metabolic effects related to diuretic type and dosage.

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  • Examination of treatment strategies for resistant hypertension in diabetic patients.

    • Main Results:

    • Diuretics reduce edema and plasma volume, aiding hypertension and cardiovascular disease management.
    • Thiazide diuretics can negatively impact glucose and lipid metabolism in a dose-dependent manner.
    • Low-dose thiazides and indapamide show more favorable metabolic profiles; furosemide is suitable for nephropathy patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Diuretic choice requires careful consideration of patient comorbidities, especially diabetes.
    • Low-dose strategies and specific agents like indapamide can mitigate metabolic risks.
    • Optimizing diuretic therapy is crucial for managing hypertension, particularly in complex patient populations.