HENDERSON, Nev., Sept. 4, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- BodyTel Scientific, Inc. (OTCBB:BDYT), a company focused on the development of innovative wireless healthcare products, reports that Michael Berrendorf has joined the company as Sales Director for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Region. Mr. Berrendorf is a seasoned sales executive who brings more than 20 years of experience in the diagnostic sector.
From 1981 to 2002, Michael worked for Abbott Laboratories in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, where he held various executive positions in Marketing, Sales and Management. Before joining BodyTel, Berrendorf was with Kendro Laboratory Products GmbH in Langenselbold, Germany, which was acquired by Thermo Electron (LED) GmbH where he served as CEO and Vice President Sales & Service EMEA. At BodyTel Scientific, Mr. Berrendorf will be responsible for building a sales team and an international reseller system. Mr. Berrendorf is currently in Abu Dhabi/Dubai, where the company is taking part in the Primary Healthcare convention and exhibition.
Stefan Schraps, CEO of BodyTel Scientific Inc., states, "Michael Berrendorf is an experienced sales professional who knows the home diagnostic branch from its beginnings, and our diabetes self-management system GlucoTel won him over. We are confident Michael will build a strong sales team in the EMEA region and drive our international sales."
The GlucoTel measuring device is part of the GlucoTel system, a telemedical diabetes self-management system that supports both patients and doctors in the handling of diabetes and resulting illnesses. The GlucoTel blood sugar measurement device electronically captures the blood sugar level and sends it via Bluetooth to the patient's mobile phone. Then the data are automatically sent via SMS/text to an Internet database and documented for the long term. GlucoTel enables the inclusion of the patient in their treatment, improves the information base and communication between patient and doctor, and thereby contributes to the treatment process.
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