[ARB as a drug for diabetic microangiopathy]

Nihon Rinsho. 2009 Apr;67(4):777-82.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Diabetes is one of the most important risk factors for mortality along with hypertension. Recently, it has emerged that ARB is a suitable anti-hypertensive drug for diabetic patients, because ARB has some features to prevent the progression of atherosclerosis in diabetic patients. Here, we summarize the evidences suggesting that ARB couldprevent not only macroangiopathy but also microangiopathy in diabetic patients. We conclude that ARB might be an ideal anti-hypertensive drug for diabetic patients.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy
  • Diabetic Angiopathies / prevention & control*
  • Diabetic Nephropathies / drug therapy
  • Diabetic Retinopathy / drug therapy
  • Humans

Substances

  • Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists