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In support of diabetes fight
Azure Lewis (second left), medical representative of Lasco, presents an Accu-Chek Instant blood glucose monitoring system to Steven Chen(right), chairman and COO of Diabetes Association of Jamaica at the Diabetes Association of Jamaica last Wendesday. Accu-Chek Instant provides instant clarity, clear, and accurate blood glucose reading in seconds. November is recognised as World Diabetes Month. This year's theme is 'Access to Diabetes Care — Education to Protect Tomorrow'. Looking on (from left) are Lasco's Tracy-Ann Reid, category manager, consumer health; Rosalie Vassell Malia Page, medical representatives; and Nickoreen Knight, outreach coordinator/nurse at the Diabetes Association of Jamaica recently.
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November 27, 2022

In support of diabetes fight

Azure Lewis (second left), medical representative of Lasco, presents an Accu-Chek Instant blood glucose monitoring system to Steven Chen(right), chairman and COO of Diabetes Association of Jamaica at the Diabetes Association of Jamaica last Wendesday. Accu-Chek Instant provides instant clarity, clear, and accurate blood glucose reading in seconds. November is recognised as World Diabetes Month. This year’s theme is ‘Access to Diabetes Care — Education to Protect Tomorrow’. Looking on (from left) are Lasco’s Tracy-Ann Reid, category manager, consumer health; Rosalie Vassell Malia Page, medical representatives; and Nickoreen Knight, outreach coordinator/nurse at the Diabetes Association of Jamaica recently.

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