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Bayer Contour

Regulating Blood Sugar Levels With The Ascensia Contour Monitoring System

Patients suffering from diabetes need to monitor their blood sugar and glucose levels regularly. They need to keep their glucose levels low because their condition inhibits the use and the production of insulin; a hormone produced in the pancreas which is needed by the body to convert glucose into energy. Hyperglycemia, or the condition where there is too much glucose in the body, can lead to several more severe health problems such as heart disease, kidney failure, and amputation of limbs. Diabetes is characterized as a chronic disease. That means a cure for diabetes is rather difficult to come by, although the disease has been determined treatable ever since insulin became medically available in 1921. With insulin shots, oral and in-vitro medication, diet and regular exercise, life for a patient suffering from diabetes requires discipline and plenty of sacrifice. That is why many industry-leading health care companies have made the task of regulating glucose and blood sugar levels easy for patients suffering from diabetes. Glucose meters and blood test strips have made self-monitoring and checking glucose levels in the comfort of home a convenient possibility. Companies such as Bayer are at the forefront of this innovative change. Bayer's Contour blood glucose monitoring system, Ascensia, saves patients with diabetes the trouble of having to go to a clinic every time they need to check their glucose levels. This complete system allows patients to check their blood sugar levels on their own. The system also includes blood test strips and a record diary that allows patients to log their daily results and keep track of any changes that may occur. The Ascensia Contour monitoring system is capable of recording test results and storing them for hundreds of days. This means patients suffering from diabetes can regularly and accurately monitor their blood sugar levels with ease. The kit also includes Contour blood glucose test strips that are used to collect the blood samples. Blood can be taken from the patient’s finger, forearm, or palm, and the results are shown after a 15-second countdown. Taking blood regularly, even in very small amounts, can be taxing to the patient. But the assurance of knowing that their glucose and blood sugar levels are kept in check is worth the pain.