Dr Banting

Dr Banting discovered insulin. This discovery lead to a better understanding of diabetes and treatment.  He discovered insulin by reading an article on diabetes that inspired him and have him an idea.  With the help of a few partners and an under funded lab Banting idea lead to the full discovery of insulin and the treatment saved lives.  Before Banting's insulin people with diabetes died young, went blind and lost limbs.  With all the millions of people who have diabetes today, Banting is still saving lives.