Bayer is a German manufacturer of medicinal items, including several diabetic supplies. Bayer diabetes products include blood monitors, strips, and a computer diabetes management program. The company primarily promotes its products by emphasizing the accuracy of its devices and their No Coding™ technology, which is designed to minimize errors and increase ease of use.

Bayer Diabetes Blood Glucose Meters

As of 2011, Bayer produces three different blood glucose meters: Contour, Contour USB, and Breeze 2. Each model differs slightly, offering unique features that make them appropriate for different users.

• Bayer Contour Meter: The Bayer Contour Meter is the company's most standard meter. It performs all the basic functions that a blood monitors should, and also offers a few additional features. The meter features pre-meal and post-meal markers, personalized HI/LO target ranges, and 7, 14, and 30 day averages. According to the Bayer diabetes website, a 2010 study demonstrated that the Bayer Contour Meter performed with 99.3% accuracy.
• Bayer Contour USB Meter: The Bayer Contour USB Meter performs all the same functions as the basic Bayer Contour Meter, but also operates as a USB stick. This means that it can plug directly into a computer, easily transferring blood glucose data to the Bayer diabetes management software.
• Bayer Breeze 2 Meter: The Bayer Breeze 2 Meter is designed to be easily used by people that have difficulty handling test strips. To avoid having to insert a test strip each time the user wants to check their blood sugar, the Bayer Breeze 2 Meter allows users to load the 10 strip tray that allows for easy use. This is a primary reason why this Bayer diabetes meter has received the ease-of-use commendation from the Arthritis Foundation.

Bayer Diabetes Test Strips and Lancing Device

Every Bayer blood glucose meter uses Bayer test strips, which are designed to be used with the Bayer Microlet 2 lancing device.

• Bayer Diabetes Test Strips: Bayer test strips utilize the company's No Coding™ technology. This means that the strips are automatically set to the correct code, creating fewer steps for users and reducing the chance of errors. These Bayer diabetes products require a 1.0 µL blood sample for readings, and take approximately 5 seconds to display results.
• Bayer Diabetes Lancing Device: The Bayer Microlet 2 lancing device is designed to draw blood from the finger tips. The lancet is designed ergonomically, to make it simple and comfortable to grip. The end cap also features 5 different depth settings, allowing users to determine how deeply they want the lancet to penetrate.

Bayer Diabetes Management Software

Besides producing diabetic supply staples like meters and test strips, Beyer also manufactures a diabetes management computer program. This software is designed to augment existing diabetes products, like the Bayer Contour USB Meter.

• Glucofacts Deluxe: To help Bayer diabetes products users better understand their blood sugars, the company developed a program called Glucofacts Deluxe. This data management tool allows people to chart their blood sugars, view reports, and print PDFs to take to health care providers. To access the program Bayer Contour USB Meter users plug their device directly into the computer, while other meter users connect their monitor to a USB plug.

Finding Bayer Diabetes Products

If you think Bayer diabetes products may be a good match for your needs, you can easily find more information from a reputable retailer. Bayer diabetes meters and tools can be purchased from a variety of places, but are often most easily bought from online diabetic suppliers. To learn more, contact the established merchant of your choice.