The choice of diuretic to use in treating hypertension is based on:
1. Presence of diabetes with loop diuretics being used for these patients
2. Level of kidney function with a thiazide diuretic being used for an estimated glomerular filtration rate higher than the mid-40mL/min range
3. Ethnicity with aldosterone antagonists best for African Americans and older adults
4. Presence of hyperlipidemia with higher doses needed for patients with LDL above 130 mg/dL
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