Annual Report 2021

At the heart of the future for a more sustainable world

03_Acquisition of Betamed, a Polish leader in home healthcare

Building on the at-home support services we offer to patients in Europe with complicated illnesses.

The 2021 acquisition of Betamed, a Poland-based leader in home healthcare, was a turning point for Air Liquide, adding to its European presence in complex treatments. With expertise in long-term home care and mechanical ventilation, Betamed enables the Group to broaden its range of services and products across the entire care pathway for people with severe illnesses, either at home or in a specialized clinic.

04_Launch of the Making Diabetes Easier website

Enabling patients and their families to live with diabetes more comfortably, using a single information platform.

Living with diabetes requires an understanding of the condition and how to manage it on a daily basis. Harnessing 20 years of experience in treating diabetes, Air Liquide launched the website Making Diabetes Easier, which provides practical learning resources for diabetic patients (particularly those living with Type 1) to improve their daily lives. Available in Europe in six languages, this website deals with subjects as varied as diabetes management, nutrition, sports, school, sleep management and more.