MATCHED (MC-1 and ACE Therapeutic Combination for Hypertensive Diabetics)

Inclusion Criteria: * Type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with diet, oral hypoglycaemic agents or insulin) for a minimum of 2 years (24 months) * Systolic hypertension prior to entry into the washout period. At Visit 3 patients must have a mean sitting systolic blood pressure in the range of 140-180 mmHg, and a mean sitting diastolic blood pressure \<110mmHg * A mean daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 135 mm Hg at baseline Exclusion Criteria: * Poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus (HbA1c ≥ 10%) * Secondary hypertension of any aetiology, such as renal artery stenosis, coarctation of the aorta or pheochromocytoma * History of malignant hypertension * Body mass index \> 37 * Single functioning kidney * Known sensitivity or intolerance to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors * History of angioedema * Known syncopal disorder * Pregnant woman or a woman of childbearing potential who is sexually active and not using an appropriate method of birth control (double barrier or oral contraceptives) * Concomitant therapy with any antihypertensive medications, including those used for indications other than hypertension (e.g., diuretics for any reason, minoxidil for hair loss, propranolol HCl for migraine, terazosin HCl for benign prostatic hyperplasia, 5-phosphodiesterase inhibitors (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra) within 48 hours of clinic visit, ACE-inhibitors for congestive heart failure, or any agent which could cause a change in blood pressure), ex…