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Widely prescribed blood pressure drugs linked to 33% higher kidney risk in type 2 diabetes

ScienceDaily Health 18 Aug 2026 1 views

A widely prescribed blood pressure drug was associated with a 33% higher risk of serious kidney problems in people with type 2 diabetes, even when they were already taking kidney-protective medications. The surprising finding is prompting researchers to question whether DCCBs are always the safest second-line choice for diabetic kidney disease.

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