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Disease Management services offered in Johnson City, TN
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as six out of every ten adults live with a chronic health condition, and four out of ten have two or more forms of chronic disease. Disease management services are critical for these individuals and are among the services offered by William Clever, FNP, and the team at Appalachian Family Care in Johnson City, Tennessee. Call or click today to schedule a visit and explore the options.
Disease Management Q & A
What is disease management?
Chronic disease is defined as a health condition that lasts one year or longer and requires ongoing medical care or limits your daily routines. There are many different types of chronic disease, including:
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- High cholesterol
- Osteoarthritis
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Kidney disease
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Depression and anxiety
There are just some of the chronic health conditions Americans face in high numbers. Chronic disease management is an approach that strives to minimize symptoms of chronic disease and improve patient outcomes.
What role do medication reviews play in disease management?
If you live with one or more types of chronic disease, you’re likely taking multiple medications to help manage your condition. It isn’t unusual for people to receive prescriptions from more than one practitioner.
For example, a specialist who treats a serious cardiac health issue might place you on certain drugs. At the same time, your primary care provider prescribes other medications to help manage your blood pressure or cholesterol.
Many medications do not work well together. Some drugs limit the effectiveness of others, and some create dangerous health risks when taken together. Periodic medication reviews ensure that your drug therapy is working to improve your quality of life, not creating additional problems.
How much can lifestyle modifications improve my chronic health conditions?
It’s difficult to overstate the importance of a healthy lifestyle in managing chronic health conditions. In fact, research shows that most cases of chronic disease are caused by just three things: smoking, a sedentary lifestyle, and poor nutrition.
Making meaningful improvements in these areas can do wonders for your overall health and wellness. At Appalachian Family Care, chronic disease management services include guidance on making small changes in your daily habits that yield big improvements.
You’ll learn how to boost your daily nutrition in enjoyable and sustainable ways. You’ll also explore options to get more physical activity into each day. Before long, your efforts pay off in better sleep, enhanced energy, cognitive clarity, and enhanced mood.
Book your visit online or by phone when you’re ready to get started.