Chronic Disease Management

If you’re one of the 6 in 10 Americans with a chronic disease, having a dedicated and caring chronic disease management team can be a true lifesaver. At TopCare Family & Wellness Clinic, the knowledgeable team of experienced providers, led by Shem Teya, DNP, FNP-C, and Josephine Mogeni, FNP-C, tailors your medical care to optimize your health and prevent serious complications. The practice has an onsite lab, so you can get everything you need to monitor and treat your disease in the Garland, Texas, office. Book your appointment online or call the office now.

What is chronic disease management?

Chronic disease management is medical care for chronic illnesses that don’t get better after a year or longer. 

Chronic diseases don’t go away, but chronic disease management helps you control them and prevent them from worsening. 

When do I need chronic disease management?

The TopCare Family & Wellness team recommends chronic disease management for all patients diagnosed with long-term illnesses. Chronic diseases are very common today. About 60% of Americans have one, and more than 40% of men and women have two or more. 

Some of the most common diseases are: 

• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Arthritis
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Asthma
• Cancer
• Mental health disorders like depression

Chronic disease management aims to treat your disease as early as possible. That way, you can help prevent it from worsening and avoid complications. Chronic disease management could save your life. 

What can I expect from chronic disease management? 

At TopCare Family & Wellness, chronic disease management focuses on teamwork with your healthcare providers. They customize a medical plan for you, including: 

Lifestyle changes

Lifestyle changes, like diet and exercise, are essential when you have a chronic disease. In fact, they’re frequently the first change the team recommends. Lifestyle changes may help you control disease progression. Sometimes, they may even help you manage your disease without medication. 

Medication

Medications can range from daily pills to injections. They can help control your disease or relieve symptoms.

Testing and health screening

Lab tests and screenings (performed onsite) help monitor your disease. These tests also check for signs of other diseases. The team decides what tests you need and how often based on your age, medical history, and other individual factors.

Home disease monitoring 

Some diseases, like high blood pressure and diabetes, may need home monitoring. You report those results to the team so they can watch for patterns and help you take action fast if needed. 

Annual wellness exams

Annual wellness exams are whole-body checkups. The exams include routine disease monitoring but are more about general wellness. As a person with a chronic disease, you may need more frequent exams as well.

The experienced team of compassionate practitioners at TopCare Family & Wellness works closely with you to help you manage every aspect of your disease. Phone the office or book your appointment online now.