Chronic Diseases (DMP)
Structured disease-management programmes for better quality of life
What are Disease-Management Programmes?
Disease-Management Programmes (DMP) are structured treatment programmes for chronically ill patients. They provide better, systematic care through regular examinations, education and individual therapy adjustments. Participation is voluntary and free for statutory-insurance patients.
Our DMP Programmes
Type 2 Diabetes
Optimal blood-sugar control and prevention of complications
Services:
- • Quarterly check-ups
- • HbA1c monitoring (long-term blood sugar)
- • Blood pressure and weight control
- • Foot examination
- • Annual ophthalmology check
- • Kidney function test
- • Nutrition and self-management education
Note: Type 1 diabetes is managed by a diabetologist
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
Secondary prevention after heart attack or with heart disease
Services:
- • Regular clinical examinations
- • ECG monitoring
- • Blood pressure and weight management
- • Lipid profile (cholesterol, triglycerides)
- • Medication optimisation
- • Lifestyle and nutrition counselling
- • Smoking cessation
Bronchial Asthma
Better asthma control and fewer attacks
Services:
- • Regular lung-function tests
- • Peak-flow measurements
- • Inhalation technique review
- • Medication adjustment
- • Asthma education
- • Emergency plan
- • Allergy testing if needed
COPD
Slowing disease progression and improving quality of life
Services:
- • Quarterly reviews
- • Spirometry (lung function)
- • Inhalation technique review
- • Smoking cessation (most important measure!)
- • Vaccination advice (flu, pneumococcus)
- • Long-term oxygen therapy if needed
- • Education and breathing therapy
Osteoporosis
Preventing fractures and preserving bone density
Services:
- • Regular clinical exams
- • Bone density measurement (DXA)
- • Lab monitoring (calcium, vitamin D)
- • Drug therapy and monitoring
- • Fall prevention advice
- • Nutritional counselling
- • Exercise recommendations
Benefits of DMP Participation
For you as a patient:
- • Structured, regular care
- • Comprehensive examinations
- • Individual therapy adjustment
- • Education and counselling
- • Prevention of complications
- • Better quality of life
- • No additional costs
Our services:
- • Quarterly appointments with detailed examination
- • Documentation and follow-up
- • Coordination with specialists
- • Personal advice and education
- • Therapy optimisation
How do I join?
Joining a DMP programme is easy: mention it at your next appointment or call us. We check the requirements, explain the programme and register you with your health insurance. Participation is voluntary and can be ended at any time.