Diabetes Care
About BD
BD plays a unique and vital role in the care of people with diabetes by providing insulin delivery products and training programs on a global basis. BD also serves the needs of people with diabetes by spreading best practices globally through partnerships with government and non-governmental agencies and other companies. The Company's education and training programs help people with diabetes manage their disease.
World Diabetes Statistics
- Diabetes currently affects 285 million people worldwide and is expected to affect 438 million by 2030.
News Releases
- BD Introduces Advanced Needle Technology Designed to Enhance Patient Comfort and Improve Patient Adherence in Diabetes Care (September 19, 2012)
- BD Launches Word's Smallest Pen Needle (June 7, 2010 - Multimedia News Release)
- Emotional Barriers Affect People with Diabetes (Audio News Release)
- JDRF and BD Collaborate to Improve Insulin Pump Delivery (January 19, 2010)
What Is Diabetes?
Diabetes Care Products
- Information on BD Ultra-Fine™ Nano 4mm Pen Needles with PentaPoint™ Comfort
- Information on BD Ultra-Fine™ Nano: World's Smallest Pen Needle
- Information on BD diabetes care products and services
BD Medical - Diabetes Care Manufacturing Sites
- Holdrege, Nebraska
- Dún Laoghaire, Ireland
Contact
If you are a member of the media and have questions related to BD Diabetes Care initiatives please contact Abigail Cardona, Manager, Public Relations at Abigail_Cardona@bd.com.