{"id":59933,"date":"2023-08-17T09:30:07","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T13:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=59933"},"modified":"2024-10-25T10:33:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T14:33:55","slug":"autoimmune-disease-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/autoimmune-disease-management\/","title":{"rendered":"3 ways to help patients manage autoimmune diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"

Autoimmune diseases are some of the most common conditions in the United States, with <\/span>more than 20 million<\/span><\/a> Americans affected. Managing autoimmune diseases can be confusing and overwhelming. As a pharmacist, you’ll inevitably encounter patients who could benefit from your support and you can do much more than dispense their medications.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, you can advise patients on a proper medication regimen, listen when they need to talk about their illness, or offer support for lifestyle changes. There’s no one way to assist your patients, so it’s essential to be prepared to help. Learn how you and other pharmacists can make a difference in autoimmune disease management. <\/span><\/p>\n

An overview of autoimmune diseases<\/span><\/h2>\n

These diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s healthy cells, tissues, or organs instead of protecting them. There are more than 80 known autoimmune diseases, each with varying symptoms depending on the affected area in the body. Some of the most common ones include:<\/span><\/p>\n