Nicole Johnson (Miss America)

Nicole Johnson
Nicole Johnson signing autographs at the Miss America 2008 pageant
Born (1974-01-09) January 9, 1974 (age 50)
Alma materUniversity of South Florida
Regent University
University of Pittsburgh
OccupationVice President
EmployerAmerican Diabetes Association
TitleMiss Lynchburg Festival 1998
Miss Virginia 1998
Miss America 1999
PredecessorKatherine Shindle
SuccessorHeather French
Spouse
(m. 2003; div. 2007)
Children1
Websitewww.nicolejohnson.com

Nicole Johnson (born January 9, 1974)[1] is an American beauty queen, author, public health professional and activist. Crowned Miss America 1999 and Miss Virginia 1998, she became the first Miss America with diabetes and the first contestant to publicize the use of an insulin pump.[2][3] She now advocates for diabetes research, treatment, and education, having been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1993.

  1. ^ "Meet Miss Virginia 1998 Nicole Johnson". Miss America Organisation. 1998. Archived from the original on April 23, 1999.
  2. ^ "A Crown, Scepter & Insulin Pump The New Miss America, Nicole Johnson, Has Drawn Attention To The Device, Which Frees Diabetics From The Strict Scheduling Of Conventional Insulin Regimens. - Philly.com". Articles.philly.com. October 5, 1998. Retrieved September 22, 2013.
  3. ^ Kaplan-Mayer, Gabrielle (2003). Insulin Pump Therapy Demystified: An Essential Guide for Everyone Pumping. Marlowe & Co. ISBN 0-7867-3068-4. Retrieved September 22, 2013.

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