Peer Reviewed
Clinical case review

When to start ACE inhibitors in type 2 diabetes

Peter Colman
Abstract
In a middle-aged man who has had type 2 diabetes for four years, when and how should ACE inhibitors be started to prevent renal disease?
Key Points
    Case scenario

    A 54-year-old man has had type 2 diabetes for four years. It is well controlled with insulin and metformin. Currently, he has no albuminuria. At what point and how should I start ACE inhibitors to prevent renal disease?

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