Frederick Banting
Frederick Banting was a Canadian medical scientist and physician who is best known for his work in the discovery of insulin. Born in 1891, Banting studied medicine and served in World War I before becoming a lecturer at the University of Western Ontario.
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Born in 1891, Banting studied medicine and served in World War I before becoming a lecturer at the University of Western Ontario. Frustrated by the lack of effective treatment for diabetes, he formulated the idea of extracting insulin from the pancreas to regulate blood sugar levels. In 1921, with the assistance of Charles Best, Banting carried out the first successful human insulin injection, revolutionizing the treatment for diabetes. This breakthrough led to Banting being awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1923. Despite his groundbreaking achievement, Banting never patented insulin and believed it should be accessible to everyone in need. He continued his research and made contributions in other medical fields until his death in a plane crash during World War II. Frederick Banting's work continues to save countless lives and his legacy as a pioneer in diabetes treatment remains enduring.