The Sanofi stance: Diabetes management – taking an integrated diabetes care approach

A recent blog post on MedTech Views by the International Diabetes Federation Europe highlighted the challenges people with diabetes face when seeking access to diabetes treatment. Insufficient access to information and education for all stakeholders was cited as one of the key barriers to effective management of the condition. In a blog-post, Sanofi shared its position and insights on the accessibility of medical technology. The summary below captures Sanofi’s point of view on this topic.

Looking at diabetes care holistically

At Sanofi Diabetes, we believe that medicine is only one element of successful patient care. Only if we look at diabetes management holistically will we truly make a difference for people living daily with the condition. We are committed to developing an integrated approach to diabetes care. Our approach combines aspects such as innovative medicine, medical technology and support services that leverage novel mobile and e-health technologies. Providing access to education and essential information on diabetes treatment is not enough – the key is patient empowerment. It is essential that people with diabetes are constantly educated, motivated and empowered to actively manage their diabetes every day.

The role of medical technology and solutions

E-health and communication technology play a fundamental role in making information more accessible to patients and healthcare professionals, driving greater self-care and patient empowerment. With the help of our blood glucose monitoring devices and accompanying software and applications, we strive to educate patients on the meaning of their blood glucose test results, a prerequisite for understanding diabetes, treatments and therapy progress. We also offer local patient support services such as hotlines, or information websites to provide patients with product and device information.

The power of empowerment

We believe some of the challenges of living with diabetes today can be overcome if people feel empowered to actively engage in their own management of the disease. We must look at their lifestyles and create a better patient experience through the services and solutions we offer. It is vital we use smart technology and support tools that are able to turn diabetes-related information into real knowledge. We will not stop empowering patients to understand their treatment, their therapy progress and how they can actively manage their disease to live a fulfilled life.

This is a summary of the blog-post, first appeared on MedTech Views. Read the original article .