Becton, Dickinson and Co. to donate insulin injections through Direct Relief

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. A company that develops medical devices and technology plans to donate 5 million insulin syringes and pen needles to diabetes patients struggling to manage their disease because of the economic crisis.

Becton, Dickinson and Co. announced a nationwide program Tuesday to distribute the supplies through Direct Relief to more than 1,000 community health centers and free clinics.

“To avoid the debilitating and costly complications of diabetes, patients must effectively manage their conditions,” BD Medical – Diabetes Care president Linda Tharby said in a statement. “Insulin injections often play a vital role in this daily effort, and BD believes that patients who have fallen on tough times should not forego this critical part of their treatment regimen.”