The leadership of BD in diabetes care began in. 1924 with the production of Screening for Type 2 Diabetes: Report by the World Health Organization and the …
Diabetes is a potentially devastating disease Globally, more than 180 million people–at least 400,000 of them children–have this condition, which prevents the body from producing or properly using insulin Insulin is a hormone necessary to convert sugar, starches, and other foods into the energy we need for daily life Diabetes can lead to blindness, amputation, heart disease–even death Fortunately, in many cases it can be managed
Partnering for a cure
The number of people with diabetes will nearly double in the next 25 years1 BD has formed partnerships worldwide with various organizations to take the broad, global actions needed today if we are to avoid the prospect of caring for more than 350 million projected victims of this debilitating disease The leadership of BD in diabetes care began in 1924 with the production of the first syringe designed for injecting insulin Today, BD has the worlds most complete array of insulin delivery and monitoring products In addition to donating millions of dollars to research and discovering ways to increase the availability of cells for researchers, BD develops comprehensive educational programs to help patients manage their disease BD also
supports camps for children with diabetes, donating educational materials, products, and equipment for camp activities BD is a medical technology company serving healthcare institutions, life sciences researchers, clinical laboratories, industry, and the general public every day Rated one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens in 2003,2 BD is privileged to fight diabetes and address other fundamental healthcare issues in every corner of the world BD–Helping all people live healthy lives
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Please visit wwwbdcom Screening for Type 2 Diabetes: Report by the World Health Organization and the International Diabetes Federation 2003 World Health Organization Corporate Social Responsibility Report, 2003, Business Ethics magazine BD and BD Logo are trademarks of Becton, Dickinson and Company 2004 BD
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