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\"Bayer\u2019s<\/a>Medtronic and Bayer HealthCare have announced that Bayer\u2019s\u00a0new blood glucose meter, the\u00a0Contour Next Link, is now available in the U.S. with Medtronic\u2019s compatible integrated diabetes management systems.<\/span><\/div>\n
Bayer\u2019s new meter provides exceptional accuracy utilizing high-performance\u00a0Contour Next\u00a0test strips, helping optimize insulin delivery through wireless communication with the MiniMed Paradigm REAL-Time Revel\u2122 insulin pump and the MiniMed Paradigm\u2122 REAL-Time insulin pump. People with diabetes can have greater confidence that seamless integration with Medtronic\u2019s Bolus Wizard makes bolus calculations quick and easy, eliminating inaccuracies due to manual entry errors.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Bayer\u2019s\u00a0Contour Next Link\u00a0utilizes new, high-accuracy test strips that deliver exceptional accuracy for close-to-professional lab results that people with diabetes can count on, especially in the low glucose range. Other features of\u00a0Contour Next Link\u00a0include:\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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  • Enables fast and easy bolus dosing and continuous glucose monitoring calibration\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Pass-through feature allows for easy downloading to Medtronic\u2019s convenient online Care Link software, replacing the Carelink USB device\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Bayer\u2019s No Codin technology makes testing easy by automatically setting the correct code each time a test strip is inserted\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Easy-to-read display with large, clear numbers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Fast 5-second countdown and small 0.6 ?L blood sample\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Optional pre- and post-meal markers with audible reminders\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
    Starting today, new Medtronic customers will receive\u00a0Contour Next Link\u00a0with any new pump order. Existing customers will be contacted by Medtronic and provided with new meters over time, beginning in January of\u00a02013.\u00a0Contour Next Link\u00a0is also compatible with the Guardian REAL-Time continuous glucose monitoring system.<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Medtronic and Bayer HealthCare have announced that Bayer\u2019s new blood glucose meter, the Contour Next Link, is now available in the U.S. with Medtronic\u2019s compatible integrated diabetes management systems.
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