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For media information about Roche or about diabetes care products and services, please contact:
Corine Muller
Head of Communications and Quality Management
Roche Diabetes Care
P O Box 1927
Randburg 2125
South Africa
phone: +27 (0) 11 5044600
e-mail : corine.muller@roche.com
Current research shows that the internet is becoming a source of information of increasing importance especially to people working in the area of medical care. In order to provide healthcare providers with quick and easy access to important up-to-date information on topics relevant to daily diabetes therapy management and patient engagement, Roche Diabetes CareSouth Africa has now launched a new online information service under
www.accu-chek.co.za/zaconnect
An innovative diabetes management concept including structured self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), data visualization, pattern analysis and derived therapy adjustments can significantly reduce HbA1c values, improve glycemic control and enhance patients’ quality of life. These are the key findings of the 12-month data from the Structured Testing Protocol (STeP) Study, newly published in Diabetes Care
Effective from the 1st of January 2011 Roche Diabetes Care- Accu-Chek and Novo Nordisk are proud to announce their alliance. This partnership between the two companies aims to improve the overall management of patients with diabetes through a comprehensive product and support package.Together, the 2 leading companies will be more effective at improving the lives of people with Diabetes.