Frederick Banting (insulin discovery)

Frederick Banting was a Canadian scientist who, in 1921, co-discovered insulin, a hormone crucial for regulating blood sugar levels. His research involved isolating insulin from the pancreas to treat diabetes, a disease where the body cannot produce enough insulin. This breakthrough transformed diabetes from a fatal condition into a manageable illness, saving countless lives. Banting’s work, along with his collaborator Charles Best, earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1923. Insulin remains an essential treatment for people with diabetes today, showcasing Banting’s lasting impact on medicine and human health.