Banting and Best's discovery

Banting and Best were two Canadian researchers who, in 1921, discovered insulin, a hormone crucial for regulating blood sugar levels. They found that extracts from the pancreas of dogs could significantly lower high blood sugar, leading to breakthroughs in diabetes treatment. Their work transformed diabetes from a fatal disease into a manageable condition, allowing millions of people to live healthier lives. This groundbreaking discovery earned them global recognition, laying the foundation for modern diabetes care and earning Frederick Banting the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1923.