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People with diabetes have to monitor their blood glucose at regular intervals. Bayer HealthCare has provided devices and test strips for blood glucose monitoring for more than 40 years. These products are used by diabetics to safely and conveniently monitor their blood glucose levels both at home and on the move.

Blood glucose monitoring systems by Bayer such as Contour® and Breeze® 2 make everyday life easier for people with diabetes. The systems are easy to use, do not need to be coded and provide convenient diabetes data management.

Blood glucose monitoring systems offer the right solution for every type of diabetic; after all, diabetes can affect anybody, from the elderly to children, from participants in active sports to those who lead a more relaxed lifestyle. As a result, the range of products comprises both simple devices that are operated without switch to equipment that can perform a number of additional functions. What all of these products have in common is that they require a minimal quantity of blood for testing and provide convenient data management.

• Link: Health advice on Diabetes care topics
• Link: Diabetes research activities
• External Link: Internet portal of the Diabetes Care Division