VIENNA, September 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

- MyStar Connect^® software contributes to Sanofi's commitment in providing integrated diabetes care solutions, and supports healthcare professionals in clinical decision-making - 

- CE mark for MyStar Connect^® - 

At the 50^th annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna, Austria, Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) announced today the upcoming launch of MyStar Connect^®, an easy-to-use, comprehensive diabetes data management software platform for healthcare professionals (HCPs).

MyStar Connect^® will support HCPs in the delivery of individualised patient care by providing necessary insights and analysis to optimise diabetes management. The new software is part of the MyStar^® portfolio consisting of medical devices, support services and guidance and connects to Sanofi's BGStar^® and MyStar Extra^® blood glucose meters.

"At Sanofi, our integrated care strategy, rather than just developing drugs alone, aims to support people with diabetes holistically, improving patient experiences and outcomes," said Pierre Chancel, Senior Vice President, Global Diabetes, Sanofi. "The upcoming launch of MyStar Connect^® is another step forward in Sanofi's long term commitment to improve diabetes care, helping to streamline and simplify the way HCPs can access and visualise their patients' blood glucose data."

MyStar Connect^® supports clinical decision-making

Research has shown that too much information can cause confusion whereas integrating and simplifying data management has the opposite effect.^[1],[2] MyStar Connect^® automates data collection from Sanofi's BGStar^® and MyStar Extra^® blood glucose meters, and safely stores all the patients' data in between visits. MyStar Connect's comprehensive and intuitive dashboard enables HCPs to set personal targets for each patient and quickly review their key metrics, targets and trends. By making use of colour coding to indicate personal target achievements and trend arrows that summarise changes over time, MyStar Connect^® helps HCPs to easily identify trends and key areas needing attention and thus supports their clinical decision-making for each individual patient.^[3]

Enhancing patient understanding of health-related data  

Successful diabetes management requires a high level of patient involvement in self-monitoring and care. With MyStar Connect^®, HCPs will be able to help people with diabetes to improve their understanding of the disease and therapy progress by sharing and discussing with them easy-to-read reports.^[3]

The CE mark for MyStar Connect^® was obtained by Meteda, the developer of the software in partnership with Sanofi.

Now approved in Europe, MyStar Connect^® will be available in selected European countries in the beginning of 2015 and will complement the MyStar^® portfolio of Sanofi, combining devices, services and guidance for simple and effective diabetes management.

About Diabetes 

Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs as type 1 diabetes, which is an autoimmune disease characterised by the lack of insulin (the hormone that regulates blood glucose concentrations) production by the pancreas, and type 2, a metabolic disorder in which there are two main biological defects: a deficient production of insulin and reduced ability of the body to respond to the insulin being produced. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are characterised by an increase in blood glucose concentrations (hyperglycemia). Over time, uncontrolled hyperglycemia leads to the macrovascular and microvascular complications of diabetes. Macrovascular complications, which affect the large blood vessels, include heart attack, stroke and peripheral vascular disease. Microvascular complications affect the small blood vessels of the eyes (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy) and nerves (neuropathy). The global incidence of diabetes is growing at an alarming rate, with more than 382 million people worldwide living with the condition today.^[4]

About Sanofi Diabetes 

Sanofi strives to help people manage the complex challenge of diabetes by delivering innovative, integrated and personalized solutions. Driven by valuable insights that come from listening to and engaging with people living with diabetes, the Company is forming partnerships to offer diagnostics, therapies, services, and devices including blood glucose monitoring systems. Sanofi markets both injectable and oral medications for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

About Sanofi 

Sanofi, a global healthcare leader, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients' needs. Sanofi has core strengths in the field of healthcare with seven growth platforms: diabetes solutions, human vaccines, innovative drugs, consumer healthcare, emerging markets, animal health and the new Genzyme. Sanofi is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY).

About Meteda 

Meteda develops and markets innovative solutions in the field of medicine, telemedicine and lifestyle. In particular, its activity deals with the development of advanced software and hardware to manage diabetes. Meteda's mission is to develop innovative and unique solutions to improve people's lifestyle and healthcare; building on an extensive experience and knowledge in the IT medical sector.

To find out more about the MyStar^® portfolio of medical devices, support services and guidance, please visit our MyStar^® newsroom:  newsroom.mystarsanofi.com 

References 

1. Rodbard D. Optimizing display, analysis, interpretation and utility of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) data for management of patients with diabetes. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2007;1:62-71.
2. Berner ES, Moss J. Informatics challenges for the impending patient information explosion. J Am Med Inform Assoc 2005; 12:614-7.
3. Data on file: MyStar Connect Assessment - Internal study.
4. International Diabetes Federation Facts and Figures http://www.idf.org/worlddiabetesday/toolkit/gp/facts-figures (Accessed: August 14, 2014).

Forward Looking Statements 

Sanofi Forward Looking Statements  

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Contacts:
   
Milena Saleh
Tel.: +(49)-173-68-96-040
Milena.Saleh@sanofi.com

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