Chronic Disease Management
Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension are among the Top 10 causes of death in the Philippines in 2023.
Poor nutrition, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol consumption are the usual causes of chronic diseases. The working population now also often spends long hours at desks, and in front of computers, which can increase the risk for obesity, cardiovascular disease, and Type 2 DM.
iCare’s Better You program aims to address the growing chronic health problem in the workforce by empowering employees to manage their chronic diseases through innovative better health measures such as:
✓ Health monitoring through the iCare mobile app
✓ Unlimited Telemed7 consultation
✓ Access to Better Health talks and self-help resources
Learn more about the iCare mobile app by downloading it from the Apple App Store for iOS users and Google Play Store for Android users.
Common Chronic Illnesses and Its Symptoms
- Hypertension
- Headaches
- Blurred vision
- Chest pain
- Dizziness
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
Diabetes
- Frequent visits to the bathroom
- Weight changes
- Fatigue and weakness
- Very thirsty and very hungry
- Sores that heal slowly
- Frequent infections
- Blurry vision
Cardiovascular Disease
- Chest pain
- Chest tightness and chest pressure
- Shortness of breath
- Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper belly or back
- Pain, numbness, and coldness in the legs and arms
