The effects of telmisartan and amlodipine on metabolic parameters and blood pressure in type 2 diabetic, hypertensive patients
Introduction. Hypertension in type 2 diabetes represents a strong risk factor for cardiovascular events. Either calcium channel blockers or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) may reduce insulin resistance. One of the ARBs, telmisartan (Telm) acting as a PPARγ agonist, significantly reduces HbA1C l...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi - SAGE Publishing
2006-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3317/jraas.2006.045 |