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Manage Chronic Illnesses
There are many proven strategies for managing chronic illnesses. The key is working closely with health care providers to find the strategy that works the best for you. This information will help you get started in your search.
Asthma
Organizations
Washington Asthma Program
Washington Asthma Initiative
American Asthma Foundation
Resources
Asthma Profiler
Interactive decision support tool to help you understand your treatment options. You will receive a personalized treatment options report tailored to your diagnosis. Your report will provide the pros and cons of each treatment and possible side effects with questions to ask your doctor, plus access to reports based on medical research papers.
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Depression
Organizations
American Psychiatric Association
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association
National Institute of Mental Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Resources
Healthyminds.org
The American Psychiatric Association’s online resource for anyone seeking mental health information. Here you will find information on many common mental health concerns, including warning signs of mental disorders, treatment options and preventative measures.
realLives
Anonymous online community/forum created to connect people with others facing similar struggles.
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Diabetes
Organizations
American Diabetes Association
National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)
National Diabetes Information Clearninghouse
University of Washington Diabetes Prevention Program
Resources
Calculate Your Risk for Having or Developing Diabetes
Online survey to help determine your risk for developing diabetes.
Diabetes Risk Analysis
Calculator to help you find out if you are at risk for developing diabetes.
Introduction to Diabetes
Website with overview of diabetes, pre-diabetes, diagnosis information, pregnancy and diabetes and a dictionary of diabetes terms
Diabetes Portal
Website with resources and information about diabetes written in plain terms.
The ABCs to Better Diabetes Care
Checklist to take when meeting with your health provider to discuss recommended screenings for people with diabetes.
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Heart Disease
Organizations
American Heart Association
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Mayo Clinic
Resources
Risk Assessment Tool for Estimating Your 10-year Risk of Having a Heart Attack
Calculator that asks questions and then assesses the level of risk that you might have for a heart attack in the next ten years. To complete it online, you will need to know your total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and blood pressure. If you don't have these numbers, print the list to discuss with your doctor.
Numbers That Count
Website with interactive chart of simple numbers can tell you a lot about your heart, and when you know what numbers indicate a strong, healthy heart, you can set goals to reduce your risk for heart disease.
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