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Read the sentence below and choose the alternative that can substitute the underlined words.

"Two medications commonly used to treat high blood pressure can often halt¹ or delay the progression of kidney disease in people with diabetes: angiotensin–converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). Careful control of blood sugar levels also protects the kidneys from further damage²."

Kidney Disease, an Underestimated Killer. Available in: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com