How to check your own blood sugar level: Meaningful Blood Glucose Monitoring For Type 2 Diabetes
23 July 2021
This video does not relate to any specific blood glucose monitor nor does it intend to replace the user guide supplied by the manufacturer of blood glucose monitors or any other equipment used in the process of monitoring blood glucose. Please liaise with the blood glucose monitor's manufacturers for any specific questions. Please consult with your healthcare team before making...
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Everything you need to know about HbA1c
28 May 2021
Haemoglobin, A1c, HbA1c, A1c… You’ve probably heard these letters and numbers before. But what do they actually mean? What is a HbA1c test? What is a “normal” HbA1c level? What can you do to lower your A1c? These are great questions. Well, we’ve put together everything you need to know about HbA1c here. What is the HbA1c test? Haemoglobin is the part of your blood that carries oxygen. It’s what gives your blood its red colour. When glucose is processed by your body and enters your bloodstream, a small amount of it attaches to this haemoglobin. It binds to produce glycated haemoglobin (commonly known as...
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Simply Clear Data. Simply There. Introducing Accu-Chek Instant!
15 April 2021
We want to make sure you have all the right tools to avoid stress and confusion when it comes to your diabetes management. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce the newest tool in your arsenal: The Accu-Chek Instant! A brand-new blood glucose meter bringing you simple, clear information for confident decision making.1 What is Accu-Chek Instant? The Accu-Chek Instant is a meter used to check your blood sugar levels at any time, with results in less than four seconds. The Accu-Chek Instant offers clarity in results so you can have confidence...
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We want to hear from you!
12 March 2021
Roche Diabetes Care would like to hear from mySugr app users, based in the UK, who are happy to share their experience of the mySugr app. Roche would like to talk to you to discuss how you use the mySugr app and see if you might like to take part in a media campaign on the topic of technology in diabetes management. Your story could be used to demonstrate how real users are using technology to share their blood glucose data with their doctor, as part of their diabetes management. If you are interested, please share your details with us using the form below and someone will be in touch....
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Meaningful Blood Glucose Monitoring for type 2 diabetes: Why, when and how often to self-monitor
12 February 2021
Why, when and how often to self-monitor your blood glucose levels Knowing when, why and how often to check your blood glucose levels is really important for self-monitoring. By checking...
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Meaningful Blood Glucose Monitoring for type 2 diabetes: What to do with your readings
12 February 2021
What to do with your blood gucose readings So you’ve been checking your blood glucose levels and keeping a record, but what does it all mean? Blood glucose (sugar) targets will vary from person to...
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Meaningful Blood Glucose Monitoring for type 2 diabetes: Introduction
10 February 2021
Introduction to meaningful blood glucose monitoring for people with Type 2 diabetes Diabetes is a long term condition where the body is unable to properly manage the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood (blood glucose/sugar levels). As...
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Choosing the right app for you
8 June 2020
There’s an app for everything these days right? Most people now carry a library, TV and computer around in their pockets in their mobile phone, as well as the calculator that all of our teachers told us we wouldn’t always have with us. But what about when it comes to your health? Millions of people worldwide use some form of health app on a daily basis. These range from simple apps to track steps, to apps that support with healthy eating, fitness and health monitoring. There are thousands of healthcare apps, and hundreds of diabetes apps, available in the different mobile...
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How to check your own blood sugar level: Meaningful Blood Glucose Monitoring For Type 2 Diabetes
23 July 2021
This video does not relate to any specific blood glucose monitor nor does it intend to replace the user guide supplied by the manufacturer of blood glucose monitors or any other equipment used in the process of monitoring blood glucose. Please liaise with the blood glucose monitor's manufacturers for any specific questions. Please consult with your healthcare team before making...
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Motivating yourself to monitor blood glucose: Meaningful Blood Glucose Monitoring For Type 2 Diabetes
22 July 2021
Meaningful Blood Glucose Monitoring For Type 2 Diabetes: Motivating yourself to self-monitor Keeping yourself motivated can often be quite tough. Having to monitor your blood glucose regularly can get on top of you sometimes, but it's important to remember that there is a purpose to what you are doing. Getting organised and making a plan may help you to become more...
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Is digital healthcare the answer? A fireside chat (recording)
6 July 2021
Digital tools are increasingly becoming established in all aspects of healthcare. With uptake increased by the pandemic, is it likely they will play a bigger role in our healthcare landscape going forward? Our latest webinar explores the topic "Is digital healthcare the answer?" During this first in a three-part series of webinars exploring digital healthcare, Claire Marriott (Medical Affairs Lead at Roche Diabetes Care) chairs a "fireside chat" with Professor Rishabh Prasad, Professor of Digital Medicine, Chairman of Willows Health Medical Centre (Leicester), and Co-founder and...
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Cauliflower Tacos with fresh Mango Salsa
14 June 2021
This zingy vegetarian taco recipe is perfect for the summer months as either a snack or main meal. There are lots of options to amend this recipe so it will never get boring. Taco Ingredients: 12 Corn Tortillas (warmed) 1 whole cauliflower 1 cup coconut milk 1 cup Breadcrumbs 1 tsp. Garlic powder 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika ¼ tsp. Cayenne 1 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Ground Cumin Mango Salsa: 1 Mango cut into pieces 2 tbsp. Lime Juice 1 tbsp. Coriander (chopped coarsely) ¼ tsp. Salt...
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I felt like a unicorn
3 June 2021
Andreas Claus Kistner is Chapter Head Architecture & Emerging Technologies in Roche Pharma Informatics in Kaiseraugst. He is a founding member of the OPEN group in Basel for LGBTQ+ employees and brings up several important issues that have recently affected the community. Allies play the role of change drivers within the evolution of a norm. On the one hand they support the acceptance of diversity and of different values, and on the other, they make a bias obvious. If a LGBTQ+ colleague gets offended by a statement, it is expected that the person will defend herself/himself. But there is a higher impact if a non-...
Read More Everything you need to know about HbA1c
28 May 2021
Haemoglobin, A1c, HbA1c, A1c… You’ve probably heard these letters and numbers before. But what do they actually mean? What is a HbA1c test? What is a “normal” HbA1c level? What can you do to lower your A1c? These are great questions. Well, we’ve put together everything you need to know about HbA1c here. What is the HbA1c test? Haemoglobin is the part of your blood that carries oxygen. It’s what gives your blood its red colour. When glucose is processed by your body and enters your bloodstream, a small amount of it attaches to this haemoglobin. It binds to produce glycated haemoglobin (commonly known as...
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What are the symptoms of diabetes?
19 May 2021
In this article, we will first look at some of the common symptoms of diabetes. We will then look at differences that may occur in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. If you, or someone you love, identifies with these signs, talking to a doctor is crucial. When it comes to identifying diabetes, everyone's a little different. It is essential to remember that diabetes does not always appear in one clear way. Sometimes the symptoms seem sudden. Other times it is gradual. Knowing the early signs of diabetes can help you protect the ones you love. What are the warning signs of diabetes? There are eight signs...
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Diabulimia and Diabetes
23 April 2021
There are a number of different eating disorders that are fairly common in the general public, however they are not generally spoken about openly. This can contribute to a low level of awareness and understanding of the impact of these conditions. Eating disorders that you may recognise, like anorexia and bulimia, are quite common among people with diabetes, but did you know there are also diabetes-specific eating disorders that many people struggle with? The most common of these is diabulimia. Here we have taken a closer look at this condition, and answered some questions you may have. What is diabulimia...
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