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Blood pressure control remains one of the most powerful tools for reducing cardiovascular and kidney complications in people with diabetes. While clinicians have traditionally focused on achieving targets below 140/90 mmHg, recent evidence and the 2026 American Diabetes Association Standards of Care support a more intensive approach for selected high-risk …

GLP-1–based therapies have quickly become a cornerstone of modern diabetes care. While most clinicians think of these agents for glucose lowering and weight loss, growing evidence suggests they may also support better blood pressure control. For patients living with diabetes and hypertension, that overlap raises an important question. Can GLP-1 …