Chronic Disease Management

Chronic diseases are among the leading causes of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With a holistic, patient-centered approach to care, as an experienced family medicine nurse practitioner Kelly, aims to slow chronic disease progression and improve your quality of life at TruWellness. Kelly provides personalized chronic disease management via mobile and/or and telehealth visits to patients in Henderson, Nevada, and surrounding areas. Call today or use the online booking tool to schedule a telehealth consultation.

What is chronic disease management?

Chronic disease management is a personalized health plan that provides ongoing care for long-term conditions. Chronic diseases last for one year or longer, often for a lifetime. Most long-lasting diseases affect your daily function and get worse without responsive treatment.

Chronic disease management goes beyond treating symptoms and addresses the broader aspects of caring for these conditions over an extended period. 

At TruWellness, Kelly collaborates with you, specialists, and other members of your care team to develop a personalized plan that considers your unique needs, goals, and preferences.

Who can benefit from chronic disease management?

Anybody with a chronic disease can benefit from ongoing care. Kelly may recommend creating your personalized plan if you have a chronic disease like:

Diabetes

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that develops when your body can’t process glucose (sugar) efficiently. Without effective blood sugar management, glucose can build in your blood and cause complications like nerve damage, vision problems, and kidney issues.

Hypertension

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is when the force of blood hitting your artery walls is consistently too high. This can lead to complications like heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.

High cholesterol

Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance in your blood. While it's necessary for making cells and hormones, too much cholesterol can form plaques that narrow and harden the arteries. High cholesterol is a key risk factor for heart disease and other serious health complications.

Heart disease

Heart disease covers a range of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. These conditions can include coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias.

Arthritis

Arthritis is chronic joint inflammation that typically progresses with age. It causes painful, swollen, red, stiff joints that lose their range of motion as the condition advances.

What does chronic disease management include?

With a holistic approach to care, Kelly focuses on addressing the multifaceted aspects of your health that combine her medical expertise with her patient-centered philosophy. 

Your personalized chronic disease management may include:

• Nutritional counseling
• Fitness support
• Sleep hygiene recommendations
• Stress management techniques
• Weight loss support
• Smoking cessation plan
• Regular check-ins
• Routine health assessments
• Vitamins and supplements
• Medication

As your needs change, Kelly can adjust your plan to accommodate your evolving circumstances and ensure that your chronic disease management remains effective.

Call TruWellness today or use the online booking tool to schedule a telehealth consultation.