Chronic Disease Management

What is chronic disease management? 

Chronic disease management helps you control conditions that require ongoing care. Common chronic conditions include:

• Diabetes (Types 1 and 2) and prediabetes
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Thyroid disorders
• Heart disease
• Arthritis
• Autoimmune conditions

Amanda and her team monitor your condition, adjust medications, and identify early warning signs before serious complications develop. They work to stabilize your disease while addressing symptoms that interfere with daily life.

How do you coordinate care for chronic conditions? 

Managing multiple medications and doctor visits can feel overwhelming. Amanda and her team:

• Review all medications and supplements for interactions
• Work with your specialists to coordinate treatment plans
• Order regular lab work to track disease progress
• Help you understand test results and what they mean
• Make medication adjustments based on your response

They ensure your various treatments work together in harmony, not against each other. This coordinated approach reduces medication side effects and improves symptom control.

What lifestyle changes help manage chronic disease? 

Diet, exercise, and stress management play crucial roles in disease control. Amanda and her team create realistic lifestyle recommendations based on your:

• Current fitness level and physical limitations
• Food preferences and cooking skills
• Schedule constraints and family responsibilities
• Stress triggers and coping mechanisms

They understand that perfect adherence isn’t realistic. Instead, they help you find sustainable changes that make a real difference in your health outcomes.

How often should I monitor my chronic disease? 

Monitoring frequency depends on your specific condition and stability. Newly diagnosed patients or those with uncontrolled symptoms might need monthly visits initially. Stable conditions typically require checkups every 3-6 months. Amanda and her team assess your individual needs, including:

• Blood sugar testing for diabetes
• Blood pressure checks
• Thyroid hormone levels
• Cholesterol panels
• Kidney and liver function tests

Regular monitoring catches problems early when they’re easier to treat. It also helps you see how lifestyle changes affect your numbers.

Regular monitoring by a qualified health care professional like Amanda is essential if you have a chronic disease. A structured plan with personalized diet and lifestyle recommendations is a simple way to keep chronic disease symptoms at bay and protect your health as you age.

Call Altamont Family Health & Integrative Medicine to schedule your chronic disease management appointment, or book online to learn more.