Chronic Care Management

Here at Matthews Internal Medicine…

Our focus is on preventative medicine and helping patients live healthier lives. That applies to those with chronic conditions as well, and that’s why our team of internists have committed themselves to chronic care management that can help even people with pre-existing conditions avoid more health complications. If you’re living with any kind of chronic condition, we’re ready to assist you with treatments, pain management, and the guidance you need to improve your lifestyle.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a common ailment here in the United States. There are two types of diabetes, and both require patients to monitor their blood sugar levels and use insulin, which their body won’t produce enough of on its own. Patients with diabetes can encounter other health problems along the way, which is why our chronic care management program is designed to help them live a healthier life and avoid some of the most common complications. Our weight management programs, for example, can help patients with diabetes become healthier, and we can monitor you the whole time to make sure that you’re losing weight safely.

High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is another common condition we see. Whether it’s caused by stress, obesity, diet, or genetics, it’s bad news because high blood pressure can lead to heart disease or strokes. We help our patients safely lower their blood pressure with dietary advice, medical weight management plans, or medication, and we treat any complications that can be caused by higher blood pressure.

Foot Exams

For some patients frequent foot exams might need to be part of a chronic care management program. Diabetes patients, for example, need foot exams at least annually in order to check for complications like neuropathy. A patient that isn’t properly cared for is at risk of losing their foot, so we do everything that we can to avoid such outcomes. This is an important part of a broader diabetes care program.

High Levels of HbA1c

Other patients who need chronic care could have elevated levels of certain proteins or could begin showing signs of other diseases. One good example is the measurement of hemoglobin HbA1C levels. This test is used to determine whether you have diabetes or prediabetes. If the levels are elevated, you could be at risk for diabetes. In turn, this means that you could develop other serious health problems like kidney disease and nerve damage. A part of our chronic care strategy is finding potential health issues early on and helping you avoid more dire complications.

Continuous Management or Care

Of course, these are far from the only conditions and situations that require chronic care management. If you have any kind of ailment that requires more frequent treatments or checkups, our team of internists is ready to assist you.

Your Chronic Care Management Team in Matthews, NC

Whether you’re already living with a chronic condition or you need to monitor for one, our chronic care experts are here to help. Contact Matthews Internal Medicine today and see how we can help you start living a healthier life today.