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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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