Frederick Banting

Frederick Banting was a Canadian scientist and physician best known for co-discovering insulin in 1921, a breakthrough that transformed diabetes treatment. Working with his colleague Charles Best, Banting conducted experiments that led to extracting insulin from the pancreas of dogs. This discovery provided a life-saving treatment for people with diabetes, which was previously a fatal disease. Banting's work earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1923, making him a pivotal figure in medical history. His contributions greatly improved the lives of millions and continue to impact diabetes management today.