The UK Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS) developed risk models for various complications in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. These can help to identify a patient who may require more aggressive management and to counsel patients about the need for blood pressure control. The authors are from Oxford University.
Parameters:
(1) systolic blood pressure in mm Hg
(2) history of previous stroke
History of a Previous Stroke
Points
no
0
yes
1
where:
• The timing for the systolic blood pressure measurement is not given. A stroke can influence systolic blood pressure measurement.
