Ascensia Autodisc for Bayer’s Ascensia Breeze meter will no longer be available from 1st September 2012.

Over 2.8 million people have diabetes in the UK, including Type 1 and Type 2.  Life with diabetes can be a constant battle but sharing experiences with others can really help. To help support this, Bayer Diabetes Care announces the launch of a new Bayer Diabetes Care blog.

Bayer HealthCare introduces CONTOUR® XT blood glucose meter and CONTOUR® NEXT test strips with next generation testing technology to help people with diabetes get quick and accurate results.

• Easy-to-use meter with advanced accuracy for reliable results with a quick 5-second test time
• No CodingTM technology means that the meter does not have to be ‘coded’ or calibrated each time a new box of test strips is started
• Personalised features including “pre and post-meal markers” which encourage better self-management in people with diabetes
• Results from studies (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) have exceeded the accuracy requirements of the International Organization for Standardization (6)

People with diabetes could literally be taking big strides towards a healthier lifestyle by taking on new challenge set by Bayer HealthCare.

Being diagnosed with Diabetes can seem daunting, but it needn’t end up dominating your day to day life – especially if you take lots of good advice, and are happy to talk through your problems.

Chris Southwell, snowboarder with diabetes, finishes season with a film documentary.

Bayer’s CONTOUR® USB is the first blood glucose meter with cutting edge ‘plug and play’ technology and a built-in USB that inserts directly into a computer.