Former Miss America Nicole Johnson has joined with AmMed Direct to help educate the public about the Better Care Program®, a service created to help make life easier for people with diabetes. For everyone who qualifies, the Better Care Program from AmMed Direct provides free personal consultations with on-staff Certified Diabetes Educators who are also Register Nurses and Registered Dietitians. Licensed Pharmacists are also available to answer questions.
"Living with diabetes is complex and challenging; people need expert help they can trust," says Ms. Johnson. "The Better Care Program offers excellent personal support and education to give people with diabetes a sense of confidence in the choices they make each day. Valuable diabetes help is also available online at AmMedDirect.com."
Ms. Johnson was herself diagnosed with diabetes in 1993. Her father also has diabetes, and she has spent a large part of her career educating people about diabetes care. She travels internationally as a public speaker and consultant, is an author of diabetes books and has co-authored diabetes cookbooks, and has hosted a TV program about diabetes on CNBC. She earned her Master of Public Health degree from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master of Journalism from Regent University, and is currently seeking her Doctor of Public Health degree from the University of South Florida.
Ms. Johnson continues, "One of the biggest challenges of diabetes is food -- what to eat, how to prepare it, when to eat. It's daunting! Thankfully, the Better Care Program helps people answer questions about mealtime and offers support on how to choose the right foods while also enjoying hearty, delicious flavor."
Supplementing its personal diabetes nutrition advice, the Better Care Program delivers free diabetes cookbooks, meal planning guides, health tips and other educational materials. This is in addition to home delivery of diabetes test supplies with free shipping, free insurance claim filing and free coordination with doctors.
"We're delighted to have Nicole Johnson on our team," says AmMed Direct President Tom Milam. "She's completely committed to helping people with diabetes, and so are we. Her cheerfulness and high level of energy make her the perfect role model. She shows us all how full and rich a life with diabetes can be."
"Diabetes is a family issue," Ms. Johnson says. "I'm delighted to help spread the word about the Better Care Program, and I urge everyone needing help with diabetes to check out the resources on the AmMed Direct Web site."
The Better Care Program from AmMed Direct has already helped over 2 million people with diabetes. Leading physicians refer patients to the Better Care Program because it encourages people to test regularly, eat nutritious foods, stay active and feel better.
AmMed Direct is a Medicare-approved Part-B and Part-D supplier of diabetes test supplies. The company accepts several private insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and also participates in several state Medicaid programs. AmMed HomeCare Pharmacy carries a full range of prescription medications and is one of only 17 Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites™ pharmacies in America. Headquartered in metropolitan Nashville, TN, the company serves individuals and families coast to coast. For more information, visit www.AmMedDirect.com.
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