Effect of Amlodipine on Insulin Secretion, Glucose, Lipid Profile and Urinary Albumin Excretion in Patients with Mild Hypertension and Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes

The effects of amlodipine 5 to 10 mg/day on hypertension and metabolic indices was assessed in 113 patients with recently diagnosed untreated mild hypertension, and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). Comparisons were made with normotensive patients matched with similar demographic and clinical characteristics.