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Two scientists removed the pancreas of a dog in order to study the effects on digestion.
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Treatments for diabetes were limited to lead sugar to restrict urine flow, and no sugar diets.
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Frederick Banting discovered the importance and effects of insulin production in the body
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At the age of 14, a young boy suffering of diabetes was given insulin and although later died started development towards insulin injection.
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After further research insulin is purified and was introduced to more patients and became successful.
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It was discovered that insulin made with protamine zinc lasted longer in the body and was more effective.
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Diabetes can now be treated with insulin supplements and special diets.
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Small tablets can now be used to test urine samples for glucose levels.
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Insulin became the first human protein to be chemically synthesized and usable.
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Dr. Arnold Kadish invented the first pump that could be worn as a backpack and administer insulin and glucagon.
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Dean Kamen invents the first wearable infusion pump which would soon be marketed by AutoSyringe Inc in 1976
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