Proportion of diabetic complications attributable to hypertension*
| COMPLICATION | ATTRIBUTABLE RISK, % |
|---|---|
| Stroke | 75 |
| Coronary artery disease | 35 |
| End-stage renal disease | 50 |
| Eye disease† | 35 |
| Leg amputation | 35 |
BP—blood pressure.
Data from Bild and Teutsch.4
* Hypertension has been defined as BP > 160/95 mm Hg or BP > 140/90 mm Hg, depending on the study.4,5
† Retinopathy.