What is the medication of choice for hypertensive patients with diabetes?
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are the medication of choice whenever possible for hypertensive patients with diabetes. • Should patients with diabetes receive influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations? Influenza vaccine is advised yearly for all adults with diabetes and pneumococcal vaccine is also advised for these patients. • How often should A1c be monitored for patients on oral medication(s) who are well controlled? A1c should be monitored on admission (if no results from a previous test are available) or when diabetes is recognized and every 6 months thereafter (every 3 months if the patient is anemic or if a change occurs in the patient’s treatment plan).
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