Living with diabetes means making dozens of small health decisions every day. What to eat, when to check, how to adjust for a busy week or a bad night of sleep. We believe those decisions get easier when the information behind them is clear, accurate and easy to find.
That is why we built this site: an independent, plain-language education resource for adults living with diabetes and the people who care for them.
Key Points About Us
- bddiabetes.com is an independent diabetes-education website.
- We are not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD).
- Our content is researched, written and edited by our Editorial Team using guidance from trusted sources such as the ADA, CDC and NIDDK.
- We explain topics in plain language, but we never replace advice from your own healthcare team.
- We review and update our articles regularly and correct errors quickly.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: help people understand diabetes well enough to feel confident in their daily care and in conversations with their healthcare team.
Medical information online can be overwhelming. Some of it is outdated, some is written for clinicians, and some is designed to sell a product. We aim to be different by focusing on three things:
- Clarity. Short paragraphs, practical steps and everyday language.
- Accuracy. Content grounded in current guidance from recognized health organizations.
- Respect. No blame, no scare tactics and no miracle cures. Diabetes is a condition to manage, not a personal failing.
About the bddiabetes.com Name
Some readers will recognize our name. In the earlier days of digital health, bddiabetes.com was known as an online educational destination for people living with diabetes, created by Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD). It was part of a broader movement that brought practical diabetes information, such as injection technique and everyday self-care tips, out of the clinic and onto the web.
Today, this website is an independent educational resource. We are not BD, we are not operated by BD, and we are not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Becton, Dickinson and Company. Any mention of BD or its products on this site is for historical or informational context only, and all trademarks belong to their respective owners.
What we do carry forward is the educational spirit behind the name: the idea that good, accessible information can make life with diabetes a little more manageable. You can read more in our article on the history of bddiabetes.com.
What We Cover
Our articles are organized into six main categories so you can quickly find what you need:
- Diabetes Basics — the types of diabetes, prediabetes, diagnosis and how the condition works.
- Insulin Therapy — insulin pens, pen needles, injection technique and site rotation.
- Blood Sugar — glucose monitoring, A1C, highs, lows and how to respond.
- Nutrition — the plate method, carb counting and diabetes-friendly meal ideas.
- Healthy Living — exercise, sleep, stress and emotional well-being.
- Blog — practical checklists, travel tips, sick-day planning and site news.
New readers often start with our guide to type 1 vs. type 2 diabetes or our walkthrough on how to check your blood sugar.
Our Editorial Team
Content on this site is produced by our Editorial Team, a group of health writers and editors focused on diabetes education. The team researches each topic, drafts the article, checks it against authoritative sources and edits it for clarity and accuracy before publication.
We write for real people, so we test our explanations against a simple question: would this make sense to someone who was diagnosed last week? If the answer is no, we rewrite it.
How We Create Content
Every article follows the same basic process, described in full in our Editorial Policy:
- Topic selection. We choose topics based on common reader questions and everyday self-care needs.
- Research. We rely on sources such as the American Diabetes Association, the CDC and the NIDDK, plus peer-reviewed research.
- Writing and editing. Drafts are edited for accuracy, plain language and practical usefulness.
- Review and updates. We revisit articles regularly and when guidance changes, and we fix errors promptly.
We do not give individual dosing instructions, and we always encourage readers to follow the advice of their own doctor, diabetes care and education specialist or pharmacist. Please read our Medical Disclaimer for details.
Who This Site Is For
We write primarily for adults in the United States who are:
- Newly diagnosed with type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes
- Living with prediabetes and looking for next steps
- Starting insulin or another injectable medication
- Managing diabetes for years and wanting a refresher or fresh ideas
- Caring for a partner, parent or child with diabetes
Whatever your situation, our goal is the same: to help you understand what is happening in your body, what questions to ask at your next appointment and which small, sustainable habits can make the biggest difference over time.
Healthcare students and professionals are welcome too, though our content is intentionally written for a general audience rather than a clinical one.
Our Commitment to Independence
We are not owned by a device maker, drug company or insurer. If we ever accept advertising or partnerships, we will label them clearly and keep them separate from our editorial decisions. No sponsor can buy a favorable review or change the facts in an article.
Our loyalty is to our readers. That means we will tell you when evidence is limited, when a popular claim does not hold up and when the best next step is simply to call your doctor.
Get in Touch
We would love to hear from you. If you spot an error, have a question about our content or want to suggest a topic, visit our Contact Us page or email hello@beddiabetes.com. Thank you for trusting us as part of your diabetes learning journey.
