History


History


Experience and Expertise.

BD is a medical technology company that serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, industry and the general public.

Since the company's beginnings in 1897, BD's expertise has been very closely associated with the production of needles and syringes to treat a whole range of healthcare applications.

Our heritage in Diabetes Care stretches all the way back to 1924 when BD introduced its first syringe made specifically for insulin injections.  Using the experience and knowledge gained over 80 years, BD has continued to innovate high quality products and services.  Our purpose is to help millions of people with diabetes to inject insulin safely and easily.

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The BD Diabetes Learning Center describes the causes of diabetes, its symptoms, and diabetes complications such as retinopathy and neuropathy. This site contains detailed information about blood glucose monitoring, insulin injection and safe sharps disposal. Interactive quizzes, educational literature downloads and animated demonstrations help to teach diabetes care skills.

Important Note: The content of this website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Do not disregard your doctor's advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this website.

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