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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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.
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.
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.
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Upcoming Events
Chronic Disease Toolkit Workshop @ Sioux Falls
SDSU Extension will host a six-week workshop series designed to help adults living with chronic health conditions build confidence and learn practical self-management skills. The workshops will be held from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m. CDT every Tuesday from September 8 to October 13 at Active Generations - East Campus (5500 E Active Generations Place, Sioux Falls, SD 57110).
Virtual Diabetes Toolkit Workshop
SDSU Extension will host a six-week workshop designed to help adults living with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and their caregivers build confidence and learn practical self-management skills. The workshops will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CDT every Thursday from October 1 to November 5 online via Zoom.
Better Choices, Better Health® SD Discovery Session
SDSU Extension will host a discovery session for Better Choices, Better Health® SD on October 7, 2026, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. online over Zoom.
Better Choices, Better Health® SD Discovery Session
SDSU Extension will host a virtual discovery session for Better Choices, Better Health® SD on January 6, 2027, from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Better Choices, Better Health® SD Discovery Session
SDSU Extension will host a virtual discovery session for Better Choices, Better Health® SD on April 7, 2027, from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Better Choices, Better Health® SD Discovery Session
SDSU Extension will host a virtual discovery session for Better Choices, Better Health® SD on July 7, 2027, from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
