May 16, 2011

Talk about insulin (1959) Wellcome Film Channel

Dr Liston interviews two specialists of the day; Prof. Charles H. Best of Toronto and Dr. R. D. Lawrence of London. Prof. Best discovered insulin alongside Dr. Frederick Banting, and Dr. Lawrence was one of the first diabetics to receive insulin. He went on to research diabetes and insulin in his medical career. 2 segments

Interesting statement by Dr. Lawrence everyone who had diabetes would die within 4-6weeks, during (c 1922) until Dr Banting discovered insulin.