By your side from the beginning
We've been here since we introduced the first insulin syringe in 1924.
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Getting Started Guide
A diabetes diagnosis also comes with changes to your lifestyle. Our guide can help you better understand your diabetes and provide answers to your questions about injection technique, diet, exercise, and habit-tracking.
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We're with you now and always
We've been there since day one, providing support, education, and resources to people living with diabetes around the globe. With a century of innovation and dedication, our only focus is on helping you live more confidently and without limitations.
Our history
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1897
Becton Dickinson is founded
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1924
First glass syringe specifically for insulin injection is manufactured
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1932
First automatic syringe is developed, designed to insert the needle at the proper depth and angle for insulin injection
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1969
First “self-contained” insulin syringe is developed with a permanently attached needle
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1997
First “short needle” insulin syringe (8mm) is launched
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1999
Shortest, thinnest insulin pen needle at that time is introduced (5mm, 31G)
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2003
Thin wall technology is introduced on the cannula
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2009
An even smaller and thinner pen needle is created (4mm, 32G)
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2011
BD AutoShield™ Duo, the first safety pen needle with dual protective shields, is launched
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2012
First five-bevel needle point is manufactured (Pentapoint™)
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2012
BD’s shortest insulin syringe needle (6mm) comes to market
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2013
Extra-thin wall technology is built into the cannula to further increase inner diameter (EasyFlow™)
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2018
First contoured base pen needle is introduced to provide more consistent 4mm injection depth
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2018
BD Diabetes Care App is launched
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2024
Celebrating 100 years of commitment to the diabetes community