Chronic Disease Management

Chronic Disease Management services offered in Smyrna, GA

Chronic disease management prevents long-term illnesses from getting worse while improving your health and reducing your risk of complications. At Mariposa Medical Associates in Smyrna, Georgia, internal medicine physician Faye Vargas Morris, MD, and her team provide chronic disease management for various illnesses, including hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, and arthritis. Call Mariposa Medical Associates to schedule a chronic disease management appointment, or book your visit online today.

What is chronic disease management?

Chronic disease management is a primary care subspecialty that diagnoses and treats incurable (or chronic) illnesses. Even though chronic illnesses can’t be cured, healthy lifestyle changes, preventive screenings, and prescription medication can keep them from getting worse and reduce the risk of complications.

Mariposa Medical Associates has over 20 years of experience as a team providing chronic disease management and can improve your health and enhance your quality of life.

Which medical conditions does chronic disease management treat?

The Mariposa Medical Associates team uses chronic disease management to treat various medical conditions, including:

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Diabetes
High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)
Arthritis
Heart disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Cancer
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)

You might benefit from chronic disease management if you suffer from depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions. Treatment can improve your mood, outlook, and quality of life.

What does chronic disease management involve?

The Mariposa Medical Associates team tailors chronic disease management to each patient’s symptoms and treatment goals. They could suggest:

Healthy lifestyle changes

Lifestyle factors, including poor sleep and high stress, can make chronic illnesses worse. Your Mariposa Medical Associates provider makes personalized treatment recommendations to relieve symptoms and improve your quality of life.

As an example, regular exercise and a balanced diet can prevent high blood pressure, reducing the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Prescription medication

Many people with chronic illnesses take two or more prescription drugs to manage their symptoms. While medication can ease symptoms and improve your quality of life, it can also trigger side effects and unwanted interactions.

Mariposa Medical Associates’ medication management monitors your drug intake to reduce these risks and ensure optimal treatment outcomes.

Specialist referrals

Mariposa Medical Associates diagnoses and treats most chronic illnesses, but some diseases, like cancer, require more specialized care. The team will refer you to nearby medical specialists and help coordinate your treatment.

Can chronic disease management improve my quality of life?

Yes. Living with chronic illness damages your physical and mental health. Enrolling in chronic disease management at Mariposa Medical Associates can reduce stress, ease pain, improve sleep, and make coping easier.

Call Mariposa Medical Associates to schedule a chronic disease management consultation, or book your appointment online today.