In 1920 Dr. Frederick Banting had an idea that would make a discovery that would change the world. Before this discovery being diagnosed with diabetes would mean death. At the University of Toronto Charles Best and Fred Banting a pancreatic extract that had anti-diabetic characteristics. It were successful when tested on dogs. Within months Professor J. J. R. MacLeod, who provided the lab space and general scientific direction to Banting and Best, put his entire research team to work on the production and purification of insulin. J.B. Collip joined the team and the four of them were able to purify insulin and use it on diabetic patients. The first test of the use of insulin was on Leonard Thompson in early 1922, and it was successful. J.R. Macleod and Fred Banting were awarded the Nobel prize in Medicine and Physiology in 1923.The word spread quickly around the world and gave hope to many diabetics that were near death. Although insulin is not a cure this discovery has and continues to save millions of lives. The production of insulin has changed since 1922. Modern science and technology has now made high quality insulin and delivery systems which makes it more convenient for diabetic persons.
-By Prasahnt Singh
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