{"id":3884,"date":"2023-08-21T04:40:56","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T04:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ekdesigns.us\/arizona\/?p=3884"},"modified":"2024-10-08T06:04:06","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T06:04:06","slug":"chandler-patient-learns-to-navigate-setbacks-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amissionofmercy.org\/arizona\/chandler-patient-learns-to-navigate-setbacks-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Chandler Patient Navigates Setbacks"},"content":{"rendered":"
Anita*, 58, first came to our Chandler clinic three years ago. She was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and hypertension. At her first clinic visit, her blood pressure reading was very high at 160\/100 (normal is below 120\/80). She had hypertension with increased risks for having a cardiovascular event or possibly a stroke if left untreated. She was immediately started on several hypertensive medications.<\/p>\nAt Mission of Mercy, 91% of our patients have at least one chronic condition<\/strong>, and more than half of our patients have type 2 diabetes. Mission of Mercy\u2019s doctors, nurses and diabetes educator work together to empower patients to manage their chronic conditions. By providing ongoing treatment and health education, in addition to lending a sympathetic ear when life\u2019s struggles are impacting a patient\u2019s well-being, MOM\u2019s medical team members do everything they can to support patients on their journey toward achieving better health.<\/p>\n