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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. With more knowledge comes better control and confidence in managing your health.

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Coach McLungsSM, Facilitating Shared Decision Making for Asthma - Patients and Caregivers Perspectives [Health care informatics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Asthma is a prevalent chronic disease that is difficult to manage and associated with marked disparities in outcomes. Addressing these inequities is a complex endeavor, with shared decision making (SDM) emerging as a promising strategy.

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Discovering the Best Direct Primary Care in Michigan: A Personal Guide

Plum Health

Personalized care: DPC providers have more time to get to know their patients and develop personalized treatment plans. Affordability: DPC can be more cost-effective than traditional insurance-based models, especially for those with chronic conditions or who need frequent check-ups.

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Michigan's Best Primary Care: Here’s Why It's a Game Changer for Your Health!

Plum Health

Chronic Disease Management Primary care is also crucial for managing chronic diseases. Whether you’re dealing with diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or another long-term condition, your primary care doctor will help you create a plan to manage it effectively. It starts with understanding your needs.

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The Importance of Regular Physical Exams

Edge Family Medicine

Baseline for Chronic Disease Monitoring If you’re managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, physical exams allow us to monitor key health indicators and make necessary adjustments to your treatment plan. This ensures your care stays on track.

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What Is The Best Example Of Preventive Care?

Mesa Family Physician

Tertiary Prevention: Managing Existing Conditions Tertiary preventive care focuses on managing existing chronic diseases to prevent complications, improve quality of life, and reduce the negative impact of disease. These measures are taken after a disease has been diagnosed.