Chronic Disease Management

With a well-thought-out chronic disease management plan, you can benefit from streamlined service provision that minimizes the effects of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis. Victor Mendoza, MD, Umut Tufan, MD, and the rest of the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa team in Birmingham, Alabama, offer comprehensive chronic disease management that supports you through the physical and emotional challenges of long-term illness and pain. To learn more about chronic disease management’s benefits, call Fountain of Youth Medical Spa or book an in-person or telehealth appointment online today.

What is chronic disease management?

Chronic disease management is a long-term, personalized assessment and treatment plan that supports patients with one or more serious, ongoing health problems. With the benefits of chronic disease management, you can optimize your health, enjoying improved wellness and a better quality of life.

Chronic health conditions almost always require regular tests, checkups, and monitoring to ensure you’re not deteriorating. The Fountain of Youth Medical Spa team also evaluates your overall well-being to see if they can address any particular challenges you face.

Because they can see patients under a concierge medicine membership program, your provider can devote as much time to you as needed, and you can contact them anytime.

Why might I need chronic disease management?

You might benefit from chronic disease management if you have a long-term health problem that requires medication or other treatments. Chronic conditions last for months or years and are often incurable. Examples of chronic health disorders that Fountain of Youth Medical Spa treats include:

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Diabetes
• High cholesterol
• Arthritis
• Chronic pain conditions
• Cancer
• Heart disease
• Depression
• Asthma
• COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

These diseases often involve long-term pain, loss of function, or both. They may be potentially life-threatening without the proper treatment.

What would be in my chronic disease management plan?

The contents of your chronic disease management plan will vary according to your condition and factors such as:

• Your age
• Other health problems
• Medical and family history
• Lifestyle
• Home and work environments
• Personal preferences

A typical chronic disease management plan would feature regular blood, urine, or other lab tests or diagnostic imaging exams like X-rays or ultrasound scans, depending on your requirements. For example, if you have diabetes, you’d need regular blood sugar tests, and if you have a heart condition, you would need routine electrocardiograms (EKGs).

Physical exams are another essential element of chronic disease management. The specifics vary, but as an example, someone with diabetes would need a foot exam to ensure there are no signs of diabetic foot ulcers. Your provider checks your vital signs and looks for any indications of new or worsening symptoms.

Managing a long-term health condition is far easier and more successful when you have the experience and support of a caring physician. To benefit from Fountain of Youth Medical Spa’s expert chronic disease management program, call the office or book an in-person or telehealth appointment online today.