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Consider chronic disease management if you’re living with diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), arthritis, or another incurable illness. At Riverside Primary Care Clinic in Riverside, California, board-certified family medicine physician Joanna Ayala, MD, Mayette Baylon Gonzalez, and the team use chronic disease management to reduce uncomfortable symptoms, promote well-being, and improve the quality of life. Call Riverside Primary Care Clinic today to schedule a chronic disease management appointment or book online.
Chronic Disease Management Q&A
Who can benefit from chronic disease management?
Chronic disease management combines patient education, routine medical screenings, and healthy lifestyle changes to treat long-term (chronic) illnesses. By enrolling in the chronic disease management program at Riverside Primary Care Clinic, you can reduce the risk of complications and feel your best.
The Riverside Primary Care Clinic team recommends chronic disease management to people with various conditions, including:
- Asthma
- Arthritis
- Cancer
- Heart disease
- Chronic kidney disease
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Multiple sclerosis
- Crohn’s disease
- Cystic fibrosis
Chronic disease management can help you cope if you have a behavioral condition, like depression, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
What does chronic disease management involve?
The Riverside Primary Care Clinic offers various services under the chronic disease management umbrella, including:
Patient education
Having a chronic illness requires you to change many aspects of your lifestyle, including your diet and certain lifestyle behaviors. This process can be challenging, especially if you’ve always been healthy.
The team teaches you about your condition and makes suggestions to keep your symptoms in check.
Regular checkups and screenings
Many chronic conditions worsen over time. Routine checkups and screenings at Riverside Primary Care Clinic alert you to changes and monitor your well-being. They work to identify challenges early on before they become more serious.
Medication management
Many people with chronic illnesses take multiple medications to manage their symptoms. Since certain drugs interact with each other or present side effects, taking them under a doctor’s guidance is essential.
Specialist referrals
Chronic illnesses often require treatment from several providers. For example, if you have arthritis, you might benefit from working with a rheumatologist and a physical therapist. Riverside Primary Care Clinic coordinates treatment with these specialists to help you maximize your results.
How can I get the most out of chronic disease management?
The easiest way to get the most out of chronic disease management is to follow your provider’s instructions and attend each checkup at Riverside Primary Care Clinic. Adhering to the program can reduce the risk of complications, prevent your condition from worsening, and help you feel your best.
Call Riverside Primary Care Clinic today to enroll in chronic disease management, or book your appointment online.