Bayer Easy Care >> 2008 Newsletters

November is American Diabetes Month® — Support the cause, spread the word, and raise awareness.

November is American Diabetes Month®. And today, November 14th, is World Diabetes Day. During this time the diabetes community makes an even greater effort to get the word out and educate others about this serious disease. In this month’s newsletter, we write about the importance of regularly testing your blood sugar levels and uncover an interesting finding from a study on this important subject.

Also, find out what events are happening in your area throughout the month of November. These events can offer an opportunity to get involved, spread the word and make a difference.

In this issue...

Can regular testing actually improve your blood sugar levels? Read more .

Customize Bayer’s CONTOUR® or BREEZE®2 meter with fun, colorful new skins for FREE. Choose from 4 sets with 4 different designs! Click here>

COACHES CORNER — By Fit4D: See how you can get in shape and help a great cause. Read more >

Can Regular Testing Actually Improve Blood Sugar Control? Read On.
	Along with following a healthy diet and exercise plan, testing your blood sugar is one of the most important things you must do to control your diabetes. Regular testing can give you a good idea of where your blood sugar level is and whether you’re diabetes management plan is working. But can regular testing actually improve your blood sugar control? An important study says “yes”.
Read More >

Give Your Bayer Meter a Cool, New Look — For FREE!
	You won’t find this year’s hottest designs parading up and down the runway – they’ll be in your pocket! Bayer is proud to launch its stylish new Meter Skin Collection for you to dress up your CONTOUR® or BREEZE®2 meter.
Read More >

COACHES CORNER —By Fit4D: Walk your way to improved blood sugar levels!
	Do you know how to improve your blood sugar levels, get some exercise and support a great cause all at the same time?
Read More >

Order a new CONTOUR® meter for free—now available in four fun colors—for easy testing and more personalized options.

Or order the BREEZE®2 meter and make testing simple with its 10-test disc.

More choices. Less hassle. Simple win.

Get yours today.

Don’t miss the Kristi Yamaguchi Friends and Family Ice Show —
Sponsored by Bayer!

Bayer Diabetes Care proudly sponsors the Kristi Yamaguchi Friends & Family Ice Show starring the Jonas Brothers. If you missed this recent event, you can catch it soon! It’s airing on the Style Channel on November 16, 2008 from 10 AM – 12 PM EST or November 21, 2008 from 3 PM – 5 PM EST. Check your local listings.

Did You Know…

A clinical study conducted by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) showed that by keeping your blood sugar as close to normal as possible, you can significantly:

Reduce your risk from eye disease — by 76%
Reduce your risk from kidney disease — by 50%
Reduce your risk of nerve disease — by 60%

Tell us what you think.

This is your newsletter. So help us to continue bringing you the information you need by rating the articles in this month’s newsletter.

Take our quick survey