Chronic Disease Management

Chronic health problems are widespread but are also among the most preventable and controllable conditions. The providers at AtEase Family Medical Clinic in Lewisville, Texas, have the knowledge and experience to assist patients in managing a wide range of long-term conditions. From chronic pain and mental health problems to diabetes and heart disease, the AtEase Family Medical Clinic team can help. Call the office to learn more about chronic disease management, or book an appointment online today.

What are chronic diseases?

Chronic diseases persist for many months or years, unlike acute illnesses that develop quickly and typically don’t last more than a few weeks. Common chronic diseases include:

• Heart disease
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Dementia
• High cholesterol
• Thyroid disorders
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Cancer
• Arthritis
• Chronic pain disorders like fibromyalgia
• Depression and anxiety 
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Many chronic health conditions are incurable, but you can still lead a happy, fulfilled life with expert care. AtEase Family Medical Clinic’s chronic disease management services help patients deal with these and many other long-term problems.

How does chronic disease management help?

Chronic disease management provides ongoing support, advice, and information to improve daily life. Many issues could prevent you from optimizing your well-being when you have a chronic disease, including:

• Poor diet
• Not taking the proper medications
• Lack of exercise
• Low mood and depression
• Misusing alcohol or drugs
• Missing medications
• Lack of support
• Loss of function

Working with the AtEase Family Medical Clinic’s chronic disease management experts addresses these difficulties. It improves your overall mental and physical health and reduces the complications long-term health conditions so often cause.

For example, if you have diabetes and struggle to carry out diabetic foot checks or trim your toenails, your provider can do it.

What does chronic disease management involve?

Your provider personalizes your chronic disease management plan to your conditions and specific needs, but key aspects include:

Checkups

Seeing your provider regularly ensures you stay well because they can identify and address any problems as soon as they arise. The AtEase Family Medical Clinic team works closely with your specialist (if you have one) to ensure you get the care required.

Tests

Routine tests are often vital to managing chronic conditions. For example, you need regular blood pressure measurements if you have hypertension and blood tests for hormone disorders and high cholesterol.

Medication management

Medications are essential to chronic disease management for many patients. You may need pain medicines for fibromyalgia or arthritis, metformin or insulin for diabetes, and drugs that improve blood flow if you have coronary artery disease. It’s important to manage these medicines to ensure they are effective and don’t cause any adverse effects.

Call AtEase Family Medical Clinic or book an appointment online today to learn how chronic disease management can improve your quality of life.