About Chronic Care Management
Long-term conditions like diabetes and heart disease can last a lifetime. To help patients manage these serious disorders better, Tyler Internal Medicine Associates P.A. provides chronic care management at their offices in Tyler and Lindale, Texas. The experienced medical professionals offer treatments to reduce pain and other distressing symptoms and help you cope better in daily life. Call Tyler Internal Medicine Associates P.A. to learn more about benefiting from chronic care management, or book an appointment online today.
Chronic Care Management Q & A
What is Chronic Care Management?
Chronic care management offers ongoing support for people with one or more long-term medical conditions, such as:
- Diabetes
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Heart disease
- Emphysema
- Autoimmune disorders
- Dementia
- Thyroid disorders
- High cholesterol
- Asthma
- Kidney disease
- Arthritis
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Chronic pain
Successfully managing chronic diseases involves a partnership between you and Tyler Internal Medicine Associates P.A. that aims to keep you healthy as long as possible and minimize your condition’s impact.
What Problems Can Chronic Care Management Prevent?
Chronic care management plays an essential role in preventing numerous complications. Examples include:
- Heart attacks and strokes: Often caused by uncontrolled high blood pressure.
- Complications from depression: Including suicidal thoughts when left untreated.
- Diabetes-related complications:
- Diabetic ulcers (slow-healing sores on the lower limbs)
- Vision loss from diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma
- Diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease)
- Organ failure
- Limb amputation
- Life-threatening complications from thyroid disease: Without proper medication.
Many people with one chronic disease also have others, making management more complex. Whatever condition you have, your everyday quality of life can significantly improve with chronic care management.
What Does Chronic Care Management Mean for Me?
The first stage in managing chronic conditions is to prepare a care plan tailored to your needs. Your Tyler Internal Medicine Associates P.A. provider considers various factors that could influence your health, such as:
- Age
- Medical history
- Family history
- Diet and lifestyle
- Physical fitness and exercise
- Smoking or substance misuse
- Alcohol intake
- Stress levels
- Work and home life
- Living environment
Considering all these influences, your provider creates a comprehensive chronic condition management plan using a holistic approach to maintain your overall well-being.
Tyler Internal Medicine Associates P.A. also organizes routine tests and physical exams, and schedules regular reviews to closely monitor your condition. This allows your provider to act promptly if your health changes. Common tests include:
- Blood pressure readings
- Lab work to check cholesterol and blood sugar levels
- Diabetic foot checks (if you have diabetes)
Another valuable component of chronic care management is medication management. If you take multiple prescriptions, regular reviews ensure you’re using them correctly and effectively. Your provider can also adjust medications if you experience unpleasant side effects.
Call Tyler Internal Medicine Associates P.A. or schedule a consultation online today to take advantage of the practice’s exceptional chronic care management services.
