Management of Chronic Disease

Millions of Americans have diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the body’s ability to control blood sugar levels. Uncontrolled diabetes can have serious health consequences. Our team at EraCare understands how overwhelming it could be to live with diabetes and we understand that the management plan cannot be one size fits all. In order to succeed in controlling this disease, we have to work on crafting a plan that suits each patient’s needs and life style individually. Make sure you discuss your comprehensive plan for Diabetes management with your physician.

High blood pressure or Hypertension is a chronic disease that affects millions of Americans and people around the world. It is a major risk factor for stroke, heart attacks and kidney disease. Management of Hypertension takes a detailed plan to ensure its adequate control. Our physicians will work with you to ensure your blood pressure is adequately controlled. They will ensure you understand your management plan and are able to implement it on a regular basis.

Many Americans suffer from heart and vascular (blood vessels) diseases. These include numerous conditions ranging from atherosclerosis (hardening of the wall of the arteries because of plaque build up in the wall of the arteries) to heart attacks and strokes. Our physicians pay special attention to preventing and treating these conditions. They coordinate with your heart and vascular specialists to ensure your plan of care is optimal and includes all the life style changes you need to implement for a higher chance of success.

This is a chronic disease involving the airways in the lungs. These airways allow air in and out of the lungs and allow for your body to have enough oxygen. Asthma means inflamed and narrower airways. Certain triggers such as allergens and fumes can make your airways more irritated and narrow. It is imperative to work on a management plan to ensure optimal control. Such a plan encompasses preventive, therapeutic and monitoring components. Implementing the plan with all its parts ensures your lung disease stays controlled, helps prevent worsening of lung functions and prevents unnecessary hospitalizations.

This is a chronic disease with chronic narrowing and scarring of the lung airways. It is usually associated with smoking or prolonged exposure to irritant pollutants. Understanding your disease is in the core of management of COPD. Your physician will explain to you tips to prevent worsening of the lung function, how to early detect an exacerbation and how to prevent it from worsening to the point that requires hospitalization. Prevention is the key to a good outcome. This takes an experienced physician who is capable of detecting early signs of exacerbation and treating it before it requires hospitalization.

Kidneys are very sensitive to changes in the environment inside or outside our bodies. Many other health conditions can end up affecting your kidneys and compromising their function. As big believers in the value of prevention, our doctors will ensure you control any condition that may lead to worsening kidney function. They will help you monitor your kidney function and will be your reference for what is good and what is not for the health of your kidneys. They will coordinate with your Nephrologist (specialist in Kidney Disease) to ensure your kidney care is optimal.