SCHENECTADY, N.Y. Insulin-dependent diabetics will be eligible to receive free syringes and pen needles from Price Chopper, the Northeast supermarket chain said.

Price Chopper said the expansion of its Diabetes AdvantEdge program meant that it could serve 100% of the population that manages diabetes with increased access to medication, supplies, support and information, as well as education on food, nutrition and diabetes management.

“Diabetes AdvantEdge has been so well-received by those managing diabetes, as well as members of the healthcare community, that several chain drug stores have attempted to follow suit,” Price Chopper VP pharmacy Vincent Mainella said. “As a supermarket, however, we differentiate ourselves by providing a wide variety of fresh and packaged foods coupled with open access to our health professionals, registered dietitians and nutrition specialists.”