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Development and Testing of an Interoperable e-care Plan for Person-Centered Care Planning for Multiple Chronic Conditions [Multimorbidity]

Annals of Family Medicine

Background: Multiple chronic conditions (MCC) the most common condition seen in practice are present in 33% of adults and 80% of individuals age > 65. The mixed methods evaluation includes focus groups, user testing, and surveys.

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Combinations of Conditions Constituting Complex Multimorbidity Among Midlife and Older Adults with Diabetes in the Health and [Multimorbidity]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Individuals with diabetes often present with co-occurring chronic conditions (CC), or multimorbidity. Objective: We aimed to describe C-MM in midlife and older adults with self-reported diabetes and identify the combinations of conditions constituting C-MM. reported having diabetes.

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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

A Health Revolution with Lifestyle Medicine At Edge Family Medicine, we recognize the transformative power of lifestyle medicine in reversing early-stage chronic diseases. As a leading family medical practice in Upland, CA, we champion evidence-based approaches that empower patients to take control of their health.

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5 Warning Signs Of Diabetes: When To Get Your Blood Sugar Checked

Center for Family Medicine

Diabetes develops when the body is unable to produce sufficient insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin produced, resulting in elevated blood sugar levels. Early detection of diabetes can help prevent complications like heart disease, kidney damage, and nerve problems. Is Your Blood Sugar Out Of Control?

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One Person or a Group of Doctors as Personal Health Care Provider: The Association with Quality of Care for Diabetes [Secondary data analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Background: Diabetes (DM) is a common chronic condition, yet the quality of care varies. The instrument used to assess quality of care comprised 6 measures of DM care from the 2021 American Diabetes Association Guidelines, and 1 summated composite measure of the 6 individual measures.

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5 Essential Services Provided by Primary Doctors

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Care for Chronic Illnesses Primary doctors work alongside disease specialists such as cardiologists and oncologists when treating severe illnesses or chronic conditions such as Alzheimer's, cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, and heart disease. Yearly check-ups are not only for people with a medical history.

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Predictors of Poor Health Outcomes in Midlife and Older Adults with Diabetes in the 2018-2020 Health and Retirement Study [Multimorbidity]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Adults with diabetes have higher premature death rates, functional disability, and comorbidities than adults without diabetes. Diabetes co-occurs with other chronic conditions (CC), functional limitations (FL), and geriatric syndromes (GS). Individuals ≥ 58.5 years with IADL limitations.

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