Chronic disease management involves managing the symptoms of a long-term disease, thereby allowing patients to enjoy life. Through managing your chronic disease, doctors can help slow down the progression of your disease and help control the symptoms – so you can take back control of your life.

The goals of chronic disease management are to minimize symptoms, improve quality of life, and prevent unnecessary hospitalizations.

An integrated care approach to managing illness which includes screenings, check-ups, monitoring and coordinating treatment, and patient education.

Here are some examples:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Diabetes
• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
• Multiple sclerosis
• Lupus
• Asthma
• Crohn’s disease
• Ulcerative colitis
• Hypothyroidism