Table IV.

Effects of Losartan Plus Conventional Therapy Compared With Conventional Therapy Without an ACEI or an ARB in Type 2 Diabetics With Nephropathy (RENAAL Study)

Significantly reduced incidence of end‐stage renal disease

Reduced proteinuria and the rate of decline in renal function

Reduced incidence of hospitalization for heart failure

ACE=angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitor; ARB=angiotensin receptor blocker; RENAAL=Reduction of Endpoints in NIDDM with the Angiotensin II Antagonist Losartan