Study: Many Diabetes Patients Have Uncontrolled or Undiagnosed Hypertension During Retina Clinic Visits

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A study presented at the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) 2024 meeting found that a substantial proportion of adults with diabetes visiting retina clinics had uncontrolled or previously unrecognized high blood pressure. Among the participants, only 8.1% had normal BP, while 52.9% had stage 2 hypertension and 10.5% met criteria for hypertensive crisis. Of those with known hypertension, 79.9% had BP of at least 130/80 mm Hg despite treatment. The findings highlight the opportunity for retina clinics to identify and refer patients for cardiovascular risk management.

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At the clinic visit, 8.1% had normal BP, 13.4% had elevated BP, 15.1% had stage 1 hypertension, 52.9% had stage 2 hypertension, and 10.5% met the criteria for hypertensive crisis.

Among adults with known hypertension, 79.9% had BP of at least 130/80 mm Hg and 66.0% had stage 2 hypertension or hypertensive crisis despite treatment.

A substantial proportion of adults with diabetes who visited retina clinics had uncontrolled or previously unrecognized high blood pressure (BP) and were often advised to seek follow-up medical care.

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Many adults with diabetes have uncontrolled or previously undiagnosed high blood pressure during their routine visits to retina clinics, prompting referrals and urgent follow-up, a study finds.

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