Why The Discovery of Insulin is a Defining Moment in...

During the year 1889, two researchers, Joseph Von Mering and Oskar Minkowski, had discovered the disease that is known today as diabetes. Diabetes is a disease in which the insulin levels (a hormone produced in unique cells called the islets of Langerhans found in the pancreas) in the bloodstream are irregular and therefore affect the way the body uses sugars, as well as other nutrients. Up until the 1920’s, it was known that being diagnosed with diabetes was a death sentence which usually affected â€Å"children and adults under 30.† Those who were diagnosed were usually very hungry and thirsty, which are two of the symptoms associated with diabetes. However, no matter how much they ate, their bodies wouldn’t be able to use the nutrients due†¦show more content†¦While doing so, he used his interest and knowledge form previous work he had completed on the pancreas and diabetes to help those suffering from diabetes. While serving as a lieutenant in the Canadian Medical Corps in World War One, Banting was exposed to death and suffering every day and was even wounded during one of the battles. This encouraged and motivated Banting to use his interest and understanding in the pancreas to help those who suffered from diabetes. His ultimate goal was to find a way to treat diabetes and he was very determined to aid those suffering from this disease. He also worked at the University of Western Ontario, the Hospital for Sick Children, and in his privately owned surgical practice which showed his commitment to assisting and caring for those in need. He had quit his job so that he could research and experiment with various ways of isolating insulin in dogs. When he finally isolated the hormone, he did not test it on a diabetic patient. Instead, Banting had first tested it on himself in order to make sure that the patient would not react to it and would have to go through any more pain. After the discovery in 1922, Banting was awarded a gold medal and his M.D. degree which was followed by being chosen as a senior teacher at the University of Toronto. In 1923, Banting, as well as John J.R. MacLeod, was the first Canadian who was awarded the Nobel Prize inShow MoreRelatedDeveloping Management Skills404131 Words   |  1617 PagesSSS Software In-Basket Exercise 43 PART I 1 PERSONAL SKILLS 44 45 DEVELOPING SELF-AWARENESS SKILL ASSESSMENT 46 Diagnostic Surveys for Scale Self-Awareness 46 Self-Awareness Assessment 46 Emotional Intelligence Assessment 47 The Defining Issues Test 48 v Cognitive Style Indicator 52 Locus of Control Scale 52 Tolerance of Ambiguity Scale 54 Core Self-Evaluation Scale (CSES) 56 SKILL LEARNING 57 Key Dimensions of Self-Awareness 57 The Enigma of Self-Awareness 58 The SensitiveRead MoreExploring Corporate Strategy - Case164366 Words   |  658 Pages(2003), p. 13. ECS8C_C02.qxd 22/10/2007 11:53 Page 608 CASE STUDY The global pharmaceutical industry Sarah Holland The case looks at the development of the ethical pharmaceutical industry. The various forces affecting the discovery, development, production, distribution and marketing of prescription drugs and issues of corporate responsibility are discussed. The case also looks at the different types of strategies that are followed by pharmaceutical companies. ââ€"  ââ€"  ââ€"  InRead MoreMonsanto: Better Living Through Genetic Engineering96204 Words   |  385 Pages(the main conclusion) is: Is there a key force or forces in your industry? Porter argues that there is a key force in any industry, one that exerts more inï ¬â€šuence than the other forces. Now, is it an attractive industry? You need to explain, brieï ¬â€šy, why or why not. Bear in mind that it is often not a clear decision because the forces are mixed – for example, there may be little concern about new entrants, suppliers or substitutes, but buyers may be ï ¬ ckle 14_Hanson_3ed_SB_3869_TXT.indd 442 8/29/07