DiabetesAmerica(TM) Signs Contract with Group 1 Automotive, Inc. to Provide Comprehensive Diabetes Management Program.HOUSTON -- DiabetesAmerica (DA), the premier network of diabetes care and management centers across the state of Texas, announced today that they have partnered with Group 1 Automotive Group 1 Automotive, Inc. NYSE: GPI is a Fortune 1000 company, based in Houston, Texas and founded in 1997. It is one of the five largest automotive retailers in the United States with 143 dealerships in 14 states. , Inc., a leading automotive retailer, to provide employees with a unique approach to diabetes management This article is about the management of diabetes mellitus. For more on the disease itself see diabetes mellitus. Diabetes is a chronic disease with no cure as of 2007. It is associated with an impaired glucose cycle, altering metabolism. . The Houston-based, Fortune 500 company is the latest employer to sign up for DiabetesAmerica's comprehensive diabetes management program. Under the DiabetesAmerica program, patients will work with a whole team of professionals who specialize spe·cial·ize v. 1. To limit one's profession to a particular specialty or subject area for study, research, or treatment. 2. To adapt to a particular function or environment. in diabetes. Each new patient will have a minimum of five physician visits for the first year of the program and will begin a personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. treatment plan developed specifically for them by DiabetesAmerica's expert team of physicians, registered dietitians registered dietitian, n See dietitian, registered. and certified diabetes educators A Certified diabetes educator (CDE) is a health care professional who is specialized and certified to teach people with diabetes how to manage their condition. Typically the CDE is also a nurse or dietitian who has further specialized in diabetes expertise. . In addition, patients will also have access to online appointment scheduling, personalized health records and prescription refills and a retail pharmacy with free overnight delivery. Patients or dependents over the age of 18 enrolled in the Group 1 medical plan that are currently living with diabetes are eligible for the program. "At DiabetesAmerica our goal is to provide patients with the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art care available for all types of diabetes," said Dr. Frank Basile, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. for DiabetesAmerica. "When Group 1 Automotive employees sign on to manage their diabetes with DiabetesAmerica, they have full access to physicians, registered nurses, dietitians and certified diabetes educators who are dedicated to providing each patient with the personalized care and support they need to successfully manage their diabetes." Nearly 21 million Americans are currently living with diabetes and studies have shown that people with uncontrolled diabetes lose more days of work every year, compared to employees without diabetes. The outcomes of patients managed by DiabetesAmerica show significant improvement in their aggregate HbA1C (a measurement used to gauge good blood glucose blood glucose Diabetology The principal sugar produced by the body from food–especially carbohydrates, but also from proteins and fats; glucose is the body's major source of energy, is transported to cells via the circulation and used by cells in the presence control), cholesterol and blood pressure measurements after only four visits. About DiabetesAmerica Founded in 2004, DiabetesAmerica has established a reputation in communities across Texas as a comprehensive health center and management program for individuals with diabetes, providing them with a team of physicians, dietitians, and certified diabetes educators all under one roof. DiabetesAmerica's personalized education and lifestyle support provide patients with lifelong guidance for managing their diabetes and gives them the tools and support they need to take charge of their lives. For more information, visit www.DiabetesAmerica.com. About Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Group 1 owns and operates 105 automotive dealerships, 145 franchises, and 27 collision service centers in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and the United Kingdom that offer 32 brands of automobiles. Through its dealerships, the company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges related financing, vehicle service and insurance contracts; provides maintenance and repair services; and sells replacement parts. Group 1 Automotive can be reached on the internet at www.group1auto.com. |
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