Today is another noteable day for all type 1 diabetics, a day we say a quiet prayer, and wish Dr. Fredrick Banting a happy 125th birthday!
He was born on November 14, 1891, in a farm house near Alliston, Ontario and in 1921 along with one of his students Dr. Charles Best and with research by many others discovered and developed insulin to save the lives of diabetics, who prior to their work were simply starved to death, or passed away from complications of out of control blood sugar levels.
It is because of them I am alive and kicking today along with 3 million other Canadian type 1's and countless millions around the world. This is my 45th year of fighting this bloody awful disease day in and day out, it never leaves you alone for a second, but because of Dr Banting, and a lot of determination and will power I can control it.
A "Flame of Hope" was lit by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother in 1989 as a tribute to Dr. Banting and all the people that have lost their lives to diabetes. The flame will remain lit until there is a cure for diabetes. When a cure is found, the flame will be extinguished by the researchers who discover the cure. The flame is located at Sir Frederick Banting Square in London, Ontario, Canada beside the Banting House National Historic Site of Canada.
They never have enough money for research, and now type 2 diabetes is running rampant throughout the world, so if you can, get in touch with the Diabetic Association wherever you are reading this and give them a hand.
Thanks,
Bryan Angus
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