Managing Chronic Conditions at Our Clinic in Glendale, CA
Do you need help managing a chronic condition like diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension (high blood pressure)? If so, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 60% of Americans are living with at least one chronic disease.
Fortunately, if you are in Glendale, California, or the surrounding area, you can turn to Vituity Family Medicine Center for assistance with managing your chronic condition. As part of Vituity—a physician-owned and -led partnership serving more than 8 million patients each year—we offer chronic disease care services for members of this community. Our experienced providers can address new issues and those that have already been diagnosed, order labs to check the status of your chronic condition, review and refill your medications, and discuss healthy changes that could help relieve your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Acute vs. Chronic Conditions
Illnesses and injuries can generally be divided into two types: acute and chronic. Acute conditions are those that occur suddenly and require prompt treatment (e.g., colds, sinus infections, fractures, and sprains). Once these acute illnesses and injuries are properly treated, they typically resolve within a short amount of time (often just days or weeks).
Chronic conditions, on the other hand, tend to develop more gradually and last for a longer period of time (e.g., diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension). Chronic illnesses and injuries require ongoing medical care.
Get the Expert Chronic Disease Care You Need
To learn more about the chronic disease management services we offer in Glendale, CA, contact Vituity Family Medicine Center today by calling (747) 212-3441. One of our knowledgeable team members can tell you more about our family medicine services, answer your questions, and arrange a time for you to visit our nearby clinic. We look forward to helping you take the next step with managing your chronic condition.