Special Glucose Meter for Arthritis/Diabetic Patients

A user-friendly blood glucose monitoring system has been developed for arthritis patients who also suffer from diabetes.

Bayer HealthCare Diabetes Care (Tarrytown, NY, USA), a member of the Bayer group, announced that its Ascensia Breeze blood glucose meter received ease-of-use commendation and a product seal from the Arthritis Foundation (Atlanta, GA, USA). The commendation followed thorough review and testing by an independent panel of individuals with arthritis.

The Ascensia Breeze meter features an easy-to-load disc that contains ten individual test strips. This system eliminates the need to handle individual strips and manually code each disc, which might be difficult for arthritis patients. The shape of the monitor allows for easy grip, and its large display makes test results easy to read. The system's single-function buttons are easy to use and understand. The meter has been cleared for multiple-site testing in the finger, forearm, palm, abdomen, or thigh, giving patients more choice and flexibility.

Arthritis is one of the most common conditions co-existing in diabetes patients. It is critical for these patients to be able to manage their glucose levels daily. "By reducing stress on body parts, such as hands and fingers, easy-to-use products can help people cope with limited movement and the pain of arthritis” said Dr. John H. Klippel, president and chief executive officer of the Arthritis Foundation.



Related Links:
Bayer Healthcare Diabetes Care
Arthritis Foundation