Bayer introduces Contour USB meter
Just got this press release...
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TARRYTOWN, NY (September 21, 2009)– Bayer Diabetes Care today announced U.S. Food & Drug Administration clearance to market the CONTOUR® USB blood glucose meter. Bayer’s CONTOUR USB is the first and only blood glucose monitor that plugs directly into a computer providing users with instant access to information that can help optimize diabetes management. The CONTOUR USB meter is integrated with Glucofacts™ DELUXE software for easy retrieval of data as well as longer-term tracking and analysis of blood glucose test results.
Bayer’s CONTOUR USB meter is a cutting edge, premium meter that connects directly to a PC or MAC and the meter can store up to 2,000 test results. The built-in USB technology allows patients to simply plug in to gain knowledge about trends and patterns in their blood glucose levels.
Ongoing data tracking and accurate information sharing are key to good diabetes management. The CONTOUR USB meter facilitates data organization and management - transforming results into meaningful insights that healthcare professionals and their patients can readily discuss.
“This is an ideal blood glucose monitor for patients who are highly engaged in managing their diabetes, particularly those on insulin who must test frequently,” said David Simmons, MD, chief medical officer for Bayer Diabetes Care. “With the CONTOUR USB meter, patients are able to review their results with their healthcare professional during an office visit, over the phone, or via email, giving them the opportunity to make treatment adjustments, such as taking action to reduce their A1C levels, if necessary.”
Measurement of A1C provides an average assessment of blood sugar levels over the past three months – and is an indicator of how well diabetes is being controlled over the longer term. Studies have shown that routine tracking of blood glucose can help patients better manage their blood sugar and may result in a lower A1C level, which is important for consistent diabetes management. In fact, even a one-percent reduction in A1C reduces the risk of serious complications by 40 percent.
Bayer’s CONTOUR USB meter features:
· A bright color display screen visible in any light that shows average, high and low readings with
· Customizable features such as intuitive pre- and post-meal marking
· 500MB extra memory for storage of personal diabetes information
· Rechargeable battery that can charge from any USB port or via the CONTOUR USB wall charger provided
· Glucofacts™ DELUXE diabetes management software (use of Bayer’s diabetes management software has been shown to significantly lower A1C and a sustained A1C reduction could lead to potential cost savings.)
The CONTOUR USB meter is based on Bayer’s trusted CONTOUR system, providing the same easy accuracy, No Coding™ technology, no interference with maltose, galactose, and oxygen and automatic correction for hematocrit and common interfering substances (e.g. acetaminophen, ascorbic acid), as well as a 5-second test time and small (0.6 µL) sample size – all helping to simplify life with diabetes. The CONTOUR USB meter uses CONTOUR blood glucose test strips currently available for other CONTOUR meters.
Nick Jonas of The Jonas Brothers, who has diabetes and is a diabetes ambassador for Bayer, said, “I already use Bayer’s CONTOUR meter to monitor my blood glucose and my doctor always talks about how important it is to track my results. I am excited to try out the new CONTOUR USB meter, because I can plug it in to a computer from wherever I am to get the information I need to manage my diabetes.”
Bayer’s CONTOUR USB meter will soon be available for sale in the U.S. For more information, visit www.BayerContourUSB.comor www.simplewins.com.
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TARRYTOWN, NY (September 21, 2009)– Bayer Diabetes Care today announced U.S. Food & Drug Administration clearance to market the CONTOUR® USB blood glucose meter. Bayer’s CONTOUR USB is the first and only blood glucose monitor that plugs directly into a computer providing users with instant access to information that can help optimize diabetes management. The CONTOUR USB meter is integrated with Glucofacts™ DELUXE software for easy retrieval of data as well as longer-term tracking and analysis of blood glucose test results.
Bayer’s CONTOUR USB meter is a cutting edge, premium meter that connects directly to a PC or MAC and the meter can store up to 2,000 test results. The built-in USB technology allows patients to simply plug in to gain knowledge about trends and patterns in their blood glucose levels.
Ongoing data tracking and accurate information sharing are key to good diabetes management. The CONTOUR USB meter facilitates data organization and management - transforming results into meaningful insights that healthcare professionals and their patients can readily discuss.
“This is an ideal blood glucose monitor for patients who are highly engaged in managing their diabetes, particularly those on insulin who must test frequently,” said David Simmons, MD, chief medical officer for Bayer Diabetes Care. “With the CONTOUR USB meter, patients are able to review their results with their healthcare professional during an office visit, over the phone, or via email, giving them the opportunity to make treatment adjustments, such as taking action to reduce their A1C levels, if necessary.”
Measurement of A1C provides an average assessment of blood sugar levels over the past three months – and is an indicator of how well diabetes is being controlled over the longer term. Studies have shown that routine tracking of blood glucose can help patients better manage their blood sugar and may result in a lower A1C level, which is important for consistent diabetes management. In fact, even a one-percent reduction in A1C reduces the risk of serious complications by 40 percent.
Bayer’s CONTOUR USB meter features:
· A bright color display screen visible in any light that shows average, high and low readings with
· Customizable features such as intuitive pre- and post-meal marking
· 500MB extra memory for storage of personal diabetes information
· Rechargeable battery that can charge from any USB port or via the CONTOUR USB wall charger provided
· Glucofacts™ DELUXE diabetes management software (use of Bayer’s diabetes management software has been shown to significantly lower A1C and a sustained A1C reduction could lead to potential cost savings.)
The CONTOUR USB meter is based on Bayer’s trusted CONTOUR system, providing the same easy accuracy, No Coding™ technology, no interference with maltose, galactose, and oxygen and automatic correction for hematocrit and common interfering substances (e.g. acetaminophen, ascorbic acid), as well as a 5-second test time and small (0.6 µL) sample size – all helping to simplify life with diabetes. The CONTOUR USB meter uses CONTOUR blood glucose test strips currently available for other CONTOUR meters.
Nick Jonas of The Jonas Brothers, who has diabetes and is a diabetes ambassador for Bayer, said, “I already use Bayer’s CONTOUR meter to monitor my blood glucose and my doctor always talks about how important it is to track my results. I am excited to try out the new CONTOUR USB meter, because I can plug it in to a computer from wherever I am to get the information I need to manage my diabetes.”
Bayer’s CONTOUR USB meter will soon be available for sale in the U.S. For more information, visit www.BayerContourUSB.comor www.simplewins.com.
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Permalink Reply by Cara Bauer on -
This would help me tremendously, I hate writing down all my numbers. And the Contour series is the only thing my insurance company will cover. Lucky me!
Thanks Manny!
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Permalink Reply by Alison on -
This sounds great! I just checked out the website and it looks rather amazing! Definitely have a look at the website if you haven't already.
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Permalink Reply by Jake on -
Heh id like Bluetooth or Wifi in a pump... having the software on board would be nice, but even improving the current connectivity would be great... Many pumps still use IrDA (Infared)...Wait.. theres a pump with BT... but of course, its not avalible in the US.. Ditto for a BT meter...
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Permalink Reply by Jake on
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It looks great, I understand its completely out of pocket, which is ok, but c'mon Bayer... give at least a 10/20$ discount since most if not all will be paying out of pocket for this meter!, though firsthand reports say its not quite Windows 7 or Mac OS compatible out of the box yet...
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Permalink Reply by KaffyJay on -
I got one! :) cost me £20 but it was the best money I've spent all year! No more filling in a diary for me I can just print off the info and show it to my doctors! :)
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Permalink Reply by Cara Bauer on
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I bought one too, it's been great to just plug it into the computer, get my info and go.
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Permalink Reply by wendy on -
I went to Wal-Mart to get one of these and they always have meters but not this one.I also started wondering if insurance would pay any of it.I think the cost of one is around 70 something ?? I want one for my daughter-anything that she could plug into her computer and get info. for the endo-sounds great :)
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Permalink Reply by Anthony Holko on -
I would rather they do something about the poor accuracy of the 5 second meters. This morning my contour read 90 when I was obviously low. I don't see any use in doing fancy plots of random numbers.
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Permalink Reply by KaffyJay on
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I was wondering the same myself last night when my pump had been out of insulin for about 3 hours... I felt crappy tested my blood and it was a healthy 5.6mmol/L. I tried a control test on the CONTOUR and tried a blood test on my One Touch meter and they both came back with good readings... I don't think three tests and a control would be wrong especially on two separate meters. Maybe the battery is low or something?
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Permalink Reply by Jake on
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I doubt any company would do this, but it be nice if there were options.. Like, we could *choose* to be quick, or extremely accurate, or somewhere in between...
I.E... have the option of a 5 second, 15 second or 30 second test (even a 60 second test).... Personally id probably leave it on 15 seconds, and use a 30 or 60 second test if i think im really high or low...
Or use a longer test if im "retesting" due to uncertainty...
I like how the original Freestyle did it, if it was in range, generally it was a 5-8 second test, if it was high or low it seemed to take up to 15 seconds..
YMMV
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