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Abbott Laboratories NYSE: ABT is a pharmaceuticals and health care company. It has around 60,000 employees and operates in 130 countries. The corporate headquarters are in Abbott Park, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago, IL, near its manufacturing center in North Chicago, Illinois. In 2001, Abbott acquired Knoll, the phamaceutical division of BASF. In 2003, Abbott had nearly $20 billion in sales. Diabetic Supplies and Diabetes Supplies Information - ndpharmacycom. In 2004, Abbott spun off its hospital products division into a new 14,000 employee company named Hospira. Abbott also acquired TheraSense, a diabetes care company, which it merged with its MediSense division to become Abbott Diabetes Care. In 2006, Abbott assisted Boston Scientific in its purchase of Guidant Corporation. As part of the agreement, Abbott will purchase the vascular device division of Guidant.

Abbott Laboratories was founded by Chicago physician Wallace Calvin Abbott in 1888. Article | Standard Management Acquires Diabetic Supply Company.

In 1985, the company developed the first HIV blood screening test. The company's drug portfolio includes Humira, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, Norvir, a treatment for HIV, Depakote, an anticonvulsant drug, Synthroid, a synthetic thyroid hormone, and Ensure for adult nutrition. Abbott also has a broad range of diagnostics and immunoassay products.

Abbott has not always held the greatest esteem in the eyes of AIDS activists. In 2003, the company's choice to sharply increase the price of its drug Norvir sparked protests amongst activists. To manage diabetes, it helps to understand how it affects your body.