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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Common chronic diseases include diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and gastrointestinal issues.

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Clinician perception of the relationship between mental health, health-related social needs, and diabetes outcomes [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

However, mental health conditions and health-related social needs (HRSNs) can complicate patients’ success. Results: Preliminary analyses revealed the following overarching themes: 1) diabetes, mental health and mental health conditions or challenges, and HRSNs contribute to a cycle of diabetes distress (i.e.,

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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

Physical Activity: Regular movement—whether through walking, yoga, or strength training—boosts energy, improves mood, and helps manage chronic conditions. By adopting lifestyle changes, you can improve your quality of life, reduce reliance on medications, and prevent further health complications.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

Our Mesa clinic offers same-week appointments for preventive services, making it convenient for busy families to prioritize their health. Why Preventive Services Matter for Mesa Residents Arizona faces unique health challenges, including higher rates of skin cancer, heat-related illnesses, and certain chronic conditions.

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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Are they familiar with managing complications like neuropathy or insulin resistance? Consider Communication Style and Patient Rapport Diabetes is a chronic condition, so you need a doctor with whom you feel comfortable communicating. Ask: How many Type 2 diabetes patients do they treat each month?

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Personalized Diabetes Treatment Plans: How Connecticut Specialists Approach Care

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Every year in Connecticut, about 17,000 adults are diagnosed with diabetes, a serious chronic condition. There are many types of diabetes — including type 1, type 2 and gestational — and many factors that affect how the condition changes over time.

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Deprescribing Super Special III: Constance Fung, Emily McDonald, Amy Linsky, and Michelle Odden

GeriPal

The intervention involved mailing medication-specific brochures to patients before their primary care appointments (click here for the brochure ). Maybe even had come in with a complication. They have a lot of chronic conditions. Of the medication. Maybe a fall or delirium. Eric 19:51 Yeah. Michelle 34:35 Absolutely.