Bayer Diabetes Care

Bayer Diabetes Care is part of the Medical Care Division of Bayer HealthCare which is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, nutrition and high-tech materials. Bayer HealthCare is a subsidiary of Bayer AG, is one of the world’s leading, innovative companies in the healthcare and medical products industry and is based in Leverkusen, Germany.

The Bayer Medical Care Division supports customers in 100 countries and stands in a long tradition of leading the way in diabetes care product innovation since the introduction of  CLINITEST reagent tablets in 1941. The face of diabetes care was changed in 1969 when Bayer Diabetes care introduced the first portable blood glucose meter and test strips.  Since then the company has been proactive in improving diabetes health and testing,

Certain features of Bayer’s blood glucose monitors such as No Coding™ technology make diabetes management easier. Today, Bayer HealthCare Diabetes Care offers an unparalleled choice in diabetes management systems and comprehensive support including education, tools and resources designed to simplify life with diabetes.

One major challenge in the arena of Diabetes care is motivating diabetes patients to test their blood glucose values, therefore, expert advice and psychological support provided by health care professional such as the GP, the diabetologist and a diabetes nurse plays a pivotal role in empowering patients to take over the decision-making role and control their disease in a self-determined way.

Patients with diabetes need precise measurements of their blood glucose values for managing their condition successfully. Bayer HealthCare helps to simplify life with the metabolic disorder by offering technically sophisticated devices, which are easy to operate and capable of delivering reliable results quickly.

Bayer Diabetes Care partner with health care professionals and people with diabetes to create fresh ranges of easy to use products, services and support systems. Some leading products in Bayer HealthCare Diabetes Care Portfolio are summarized below.

Bayer's DIDGET™ Meter

Diabetes is a condition that affects every age group, the Bayer’s DIDGET™ has been developed for, but not exclusively for children.  It is the only blood glucose meter that plugs into a Nintendo DS™ or Nintendo DS™ Lite system. This unique meter helps encourage consistent testing with a reward incentive scheme.  The DIDGET™ meter is based on Bayer’s CONTOUR® system, which utilizes Bayer’s No Coding™ technology for easy accuracy. 

Bayer's CONTOUR® USB Meter

Bayer’s CONTOUR® USB Meter is the first blood glucose meter with plug & play diabetes management software.  This meter connects the patient to a new level of diabetes management.  It allows the patient to share knowledge with their healthcare professional resulting in a better diabetes management routine.  The CONTOUR® USB meter is supplied with Bayer’s GLUCOFACTS® DELUXE diabetes management software.

Bayer's CONTOUR®

Bayer’s CONTOUR meter was designed to make blood glucose testing simple and trouble-free for the patient.  The device enables the patient to update their meter settings and upload add extra features.

Key Features

The first step of control

  • It’s accurate results: built-in No Coding™ technology
  • It’s more comfortable: only requires a tiny blood sample
  • It’s easy viewing: large clear display
  • It’s testing on the go: in-pouch testing

A step up in control

  • It’s 7, 14 & 30 day averages: take a broader look at blood glucose readings
  • It’s pre- and post-meal markers: quickly identify trends in your mealtime readings
  • It’s an adjustable post-meal alarm: set a reminder to test after meals
  • It’s personal Hi and Lo target results: highlights tests that are above and below patient’s personal target

CONTOUR® Link Meter

CONTOUR Link wirelessly transmits blood glucose test results to compatible* Medtronic insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems making insulin dosing easier than ever before.

Key Features

  • It’s wireless data transfer: wireless transfer of blood glucose results direct to your Medtronic diabetes device
  • It’s pre- and post-meal markers: quickly identify trends in your mealtime readings
  • It’s a post-meal alarm: set a reminder to test after meals
  • It’s accurate results: built-in No Coding technology
  • It’s quick and simple: test results in five seconds
  • It’s more comfortable: only requires a tiny blood sample

BREEZE®2 Meter

Unlike most meters, Bayer’s BREEZE 2 has a useful on-board disc, containing 10 individual test strips. This device allows the patient to be mobile without the stress of using loose testing strips and eliminates the need reload the meter every time a test is required.

Key Features

  • It’s a smart design: incorporates on-board 10-test disc
  • It’s accurate results: built-in No Coding technology
  • It’s quick and simple: test results in five seconds
  • It’s more comfortable: only requires a tiny blood sample
  • It’s testing on the go: in-pouch testing
  • It’s a large memory: stores 420 results

Bayer Diabetes Care (UK)
Bayer House,
Strawberry Hill,
Newbury,
Berkshire. RG14 1JA

Tel: 0845 6006030
Fax: 01635 566275
www.bayerdiabetes.co.uk
Email: diabetes@bayer.co.uk