The 2026 Consensus Statement on the Algorithm for Management of Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Hypertension Management (Episode 4)

In this episode, we review the 2026 Consensus Statement hypertension algorithm for adults with Type 2 Diabetes. Topics include blood pressure targets, screening for secondary causes of hypertension, proper blood pressure measurement techniques, lifestyle interventions, and evidence based pharmacologic therapy. We discuss ACE inhibitors, ARBs, thiazide diuretics, calcium channel blockers, resistant hypertension management, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists including spironolactone and finerenone, and the role of GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors in blood pressure reduction. We also highlight board relevant treatment thresholds, cardiovascular risk reduction strategies, and key numbers to remember for exam preparation and clinical practice.