What recommendations are given for choosing antihypertensive drug treatment for people with or without type 2 diabetes?
The recommendations in this section apply to people with hypertension with or without type 2 diabetes. They replace the recommendations on diagnosing and managing hypertension in NICE's guideline on type 2 diabetes in adults. For guidance on choosing antihypertensive drug treatment in people with type 1 diabetes, see also the section on control of cardiovascular risk in NICE's guideline on type 1 diabetes. Note that ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor antagonists should not be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women or women planning pregnancy unless absolutely necessary, in which case the potential risks and benefits should be discussed.