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The Invention of Insulin

It was in 1923 that Frederick Banting was given the Nobel Prize in Medicine. He gave some of his award money with Dr. Charles Best, His colleague. He was granted a lifetime annuity to develop his research and King George the 5th even bestowed a knighthood on him!

Banting was not only Canadian but he was the lead scientist behind the invented of insulin and he is famous for it! Insulin is essential for extending the lives of many people all over the world with Diabetes and its invention was a defining moment for Canada's reputation in a science and medicine. It tells people that we as Canadians are highly educated and are willing to make great contributions for the whole world. Diabetes is a disease that is caused when the body in incapable of producing a balanced amount sugar for good health. Insulin allows glucose to enter a cell after being transferred from the bloodstream. Thanks to our Canadian Scientist those with this disease can now lead much more healthy lives!

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