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Chronic Disease

Chronic diseases are long-term conditions that can usually be managed but not cured. Unfortunately, many people will have one or more of these conditions in their lifetime. Chronic diseases and their consequences can often be prevented or managed effectively through medical management, behavioral change efforts, and sustained patient support.

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Make informed decisions about your health by understanding your chronic condition, its symptoms and potential triggers.

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Chronic Disease Self-Management Education

Self-management is the use of skills to manage the work of living with chronic illness, continuing daily activities, and dealing with emotions brought about by the illness.

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What Does it Mean to Have Chronic Disease?

Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last one year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living, or both.

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Eight Tips for Managing Multiple Chronic Health Conditions

Whether you are managing your own health or that of a loved one, the following tips for how to manage multiple chronic health conditions can help support your health and wellbeing.