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bulletMEDTRONIC AND BAYER HEALTHCARE EXPAND INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE

Minneapolis & Tarrytown, NY (May 9, 2011)
Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) and Bayer HealthCare have expanded their international alliance to now include the United States and will work exclusively to develop innovative next generation diabetes management solutions for patients worldwide.

bulletNICK JONAS AND BAYER DIABETES CARE ENABLE WINNERS OF THE “GIVE BACK. SIMPLY WIN.” CONTEST TO REALIZE THEIR DREAM TO HELP OTHERS

Tarrytown, NY (September 13, 2010)
Three people living with diabetes can realize their dream to help others thanks to Nick Jonas and Bayer Diabetes Care’s “Give Back. Simply Win.” Contest. Sponsored by Bayer Diabetes Care, the contest aimed to shine a spotlight on people with diabetes who are making a difference in their local communities. The grand prize is a meeting with Nick Jonas and a donation by Bayer of $5,000 to three not-for-profit charitable causes, one selected by each winner.

bulletNICK JONAS & BAYER DIABETES CARE ANNOUNCE “GIVE BACK.SIMPLY WIN.”

Tarrytown, NY (May 4, 2010)
A new contest, “Give Back. Simply Win.” sponsored by Bayer Diabetes Care will shine a spotlight on people with diabetes who are making a difference in their local communities. Three grand prize winners will meet international singing sensation Nick Jonas and Bayer will donate $5,000 to three not-for-profit charitable causes, one selected by each winner.

bulletBAYER DIABETES CARE INTRODUCES DIDGET™ IN THE US

TARRYTOWN, NY (April 26, 2010)
Bayer Diabetes Care today announced the introduction of the DIDGET™ blood glucose monitoring system in the United States. The DIDGET meter is unique because it is the only blood glucose meter that connects directly to Nintendo DS™ and DS Lite gaming systems to help kids manage a lifelong disease by rewarding them for building consistent testing habits and meeting personalized blood glucose target ranges. Bayer’s DIDGET meter is now available for purchase in the US through CVS.com, Drugstore.com and Walgreens.com.

bulletBAYER’S A1CNow® SELFCHECK AT-HOME A1C SYSTEM

TARRYTOWN, NY (February 16, 2010)
Bayer’s A1CNow SELFCHECK, an A1C system for at-home use, is now available for in-store purchase at more than 30,000 pharmacies nationwide. Bayer’s A1CNow SELFCHECK, cleared by the Food and Drug Administration last year, is the first and only system of its kind with at-home results in five minutes. It enables patients to more closely watch their A1C level in between doctor visits so they may have a more informed discussion with their healthcare provider to ensure their diabetes plan is working.