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Fall Check-In for Chronic Conditions: Why This Season Matters

Published on Aug 28, 2025 | 1:13 PM

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As the seasons change, so do the needs of your body—especially if you’re living with a chronic condition.

Fall is the perfect time for a health check-in. Cooler weather, shorter days, and the start of flu and cold season can all affect conditions like diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, and depression.

Taking a few simple steps now can help you feel your best all season long.

Diabetes & Blood Sugar Control

Fall brings comfort foods, holiday meals, and busier schedules. For people with diabetes, this can mean bigger swings in blood sugar.
Now’s the time to:

  • Review your medications and refill supplies
  • Recheck your A1c if it’s been more than 3–6 months
  • Plan healthy swaps for high-carb holiday foods
  • Stay active, even when it’s chilly outside

Asthma & Breathing Conditions

Cooler air, dry heat indoors, and fall allergens can make asthma worse.
Before winter sets in:

  • Review your inhaler use and check expiration dates
  • Update your asthma action plan with your provider
  • Get your flu shot—it can prevent serious complications
  • Consider using a humidifier to ease dry air

High Blood Pressure & Heart Health

Shorter days and less sunlight can increase stress and affect blood pressure. Holiday foods often mean extra sodium, too.
This fall, focus on:

  • Checking your blood pressure regularly
  • Keeping up with heart-healthy meals
  • Limiting alcohol during seasonal gatherings
  • Talking to your provider about medication adjustments if needed

Mental Health & Seasonal Shifts

Fall is beautiful, but it also brings shorter daylight hours—something that can trigger low mood, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or worsen depression and anxiety.
Take time to:

  • Monitor your mood and energy levels
  • Practice daily movement and exposure to natural light
  • Reach out for support if symptoms worsen
  • Discuss treatment options with your provider early

How Call-On-Doc Can Help

You don’t have to wait months for an appointment to check in on your chronic condition. At Call-On-Doc, we make it simple:

  • Refill prescriptions quickly and conveniently
  • Order labs for conditions like diabetes, thyroid, and cholesterol
  • Evaluate symptoms and adjust treatment plans as needed
  • Provide transparent, affordable visits without surprise bills
  • Your health doesn’t take a holiday—and neither do we.

Final Word

Fall is a season of transition. By checking in now, you can prevent flare-ups, avoid ER visits, and feel more in control of your health.

Think of it as a seasonal reset—your chance to get ahead before winter stress and illnesses arrive.

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Shelly House, FNP,

English graduate and Call-On-Doc’s medical resource guide, Wayne C. Hahne is an experienced and passionate medical education content expert. Through diligent research, provider interviews and utilizing the industry's leading resources for wellness information, it is Mr. Hahne’s personal mission to educate the general public on medical conditions with in-depth and easy-to-understand written guides.

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