Preventive Health and Chronic Disease Management

Being an advocate for your health involves taking proactive measures. At Holistic Health and Psychiatry in Arlington, Texas, board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner Peter Formusoh, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, offers preventive health and chronic disease management to keep your health in check so you can maintain a high-quality life. To book a health evaluation today, call or book online now.

What is preventive health and chronic disease management?

Preventive health and chronic disease management work together to reduce the occurrence and severity of illnesses, particularly those that are long-term and debilitating.

Preventive health refers to measures you take to prevent the onset of diseases or conditions before they occur. This can involve lifestyle modifications, regular screenings, and vaccinations.

Chronic disease management, on the other hand, involves the ongoing care and treatment of conditions that are persistent or long-lasting, often requiring consistent monitoring and intervention to lessen or eliminate symptoms and prevent complications.

How do preventive health and chronic disease management work?

Preventive health strategies involve taking proactive measures to promote your health, such as exercising regularly, balancing your nutrition, and avoiding harmful substances like tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption. 

Seeing your Holistic Health and Psychiatry provider for routine screenings, such as blood pressure checks, cholesterol screenings, and blood glucose monitoring, can help identify risk factors and detect early signs of diseases. 

In addition, vaccinations can help prevent infectious diseases.

Chronic disease management aims to control symptoms, slow disease progression, and improve your overall quality of life. This often involves:

• Medication management
• Lifestyle modifications
• Regular medical checkups
• Adherence to your treatment plan

For instance, effectively managing diabetes may entail monitoring blood sugar levels, adopting a nutritious diet, staying physically active, and following prescribed medication regimens diligently. You can rely on your Holistic Health and Psychiatry provider to offer guidance along the way.

What issues do preventive health and chronic disease management address?

Preventive health and chronic disease management address a range of health issues, including: 

• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• High cholesterol
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Respiratory conditions
• Arthritis

If these conditions, among many others, are left uncontrolled, they can lead to serious complications.

Why are preventive health and chronic disease management important?

The importance of preventive health and chronic disease management can’t be overstated. By focusing on early detection, risk reduction, and timely intervention, you can help prevent diseases from developing or progressing to more advanced stages.

To schedule a checkup for preventive health and chronic disease management and to maintain your good health, call the Holistic Health and Psychiatry office today or click the online scheduler any time, day or night.