Bayer Glucose Meter

Contour, Contour TS and Breeze 2

The Bayer glucose meter has a long and storied history. Bayer Healthcare introduced the first portable glucose meter in 1969. Since then, the company has been a tireless innovator of diabetes products. This focus has made Bayer one of the largest self-test diagnostic companies in existence. While they may be one of the largest companies, Bayer's focus is on simplicity for the consumer.

Bayer only has three different models of glucose meters. All of their meters have what they call "No Coding" technology. Bayer claims to be the first company to offer a line of glucose monitors that do not require coding.

This innovation allows users to avoid programming the glucose meter, with the aim of increasing testing accuracy and simplify the user's diabetes management headaches.

Bayer Blood Glucose Meters

Bayer touts the speed of its meters, only 5 seconds to obtain test results. And, the company has increased the memory of the meters to help user's better monitor their glucose levels over time. The current Bayer glucose meter product line-up consists of the following.

Ascensia Contour. This devise is Bayer's flagship glucose monitor. The Contour has basic and advanced functions, no coding technology, a large display, and comes in multiple colors.

Ascensia Contour TS. The TS is a stripped down version of the Contour aimed at people who need very simple operation and large display.

Breeze 2. As simple, as simple gets. The breeze 2 has no individual test strips. Instead, there is a 10 test disc. Simply insert the disc and you are all set for your next 10 glucose test.

Additional Information - Bayer HealthCare

Like most other major glucose meter manufacturers, Bayer has its own proprietary software that allows its clients to track how well they are doing, or not doing, with managing their blood sugar levels. They call it GlucoFacts. Like other companies, Bayer does not charge for the software, but you do need to purchase a data cable needed to download your test results to your computer.

Today, Bayer has some of the most widely used glucose meters in the world and recently introduced an A1c test meter called the A1C Now+ Monitor.

Bayer's diabetes products subsidiary is located in Tarrytown, New York. Bayer's diabetes related website is this link. If you are looking for Bayer owners manuals click on this link.