Considered a common condition, psoriasis affects 2-3% of the world’s population and more than 7.5 million people in the United States. Like all autoimmune disorders, psoriasis is caused by a combination of genetics and environmental factors. It’s important to note that having one autoimmune disorder means you have a higher risk of getting another one,
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Chronic Illness
Blurry Vision And Diabetes: What’s The Connection?
November is Diabetes and Diabetic Eye Disease Month. Diabetes can take a toll on your general health, but the disease is especially detrimental to your vision. Routine health screenings family medicine provider will help you keep your diabetes regulated and prevent any major health challenges. Visiting your eye doctor is equally as important to recognize
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What is Cystic Fibrosis? Learn About the Symptoms, Facts, & 65 Roses
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic, progressive disease that has no cure yet and affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. The disease leaves those suffering with it susceptible to persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time. CF of the lungs causes mucus in the lungs to build up and become
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Jonathan’s Journey: Living With Cystic Fibrosis, A Survivor’s Story
Jonathan’s Journey, From a Medically-Induced Coma to Thriving With CF Though a long, stressful journey, Jonathan Mechan’s story of living and thriving with Cystic Fibrosis has a happy ending! Learn about Cystic Fibrosis, the symptoms, and 65 Roses. Jonathan’s aunt is a close friend of a Careteam Plus employee and spearheaded the GoFundMe
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Managing Diabetes? There’s An App For That
Managing Diabetes? There’s An App For That Diabetes is the costliest chronic condition in the U.S. For those living with diabetes or helping care for someone who has it, there are modern ways of managing the disease that your primary care physician can offer. From an app on your cell phone to social media groups,
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November is National Diabetes Month
More than 29 million people in the United States (1 out of every 11) have Diabetes but only 1 in 4 know they have it. November is National Diabetes Month, a time when we educate our community about this disease and how to manage it as well as encourage those at risk to get tested.
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August Awarness is Psoriasis Month
August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. Through the assistance of the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), Careteam+ is pleased to share information for treating and managing psoriatic disease to empower you to take control of your health. What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on the skin. It
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