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Dog Pancreas Study begins
Two scientists removed the pancreas of a dog in order to study the effects on digestion. -
No use of Insulin
Treatments for diabetes were limited to lead sugar to restrict urine flow, and no sugar diets. -
Discovery of Insulin
Frederick Banting discovered the importance and effects of insulin production in the body -
First Insulin Patient
At the age of 14, a young boy suffering of diabetes was given insulin and although later died started development towards insulin injection. -
Successful use of Insulin
After further research insulin is purified and was introduced to more patients and became successful. -
Protamine Zinc Insulin is Introduced
It was discovered that insulin made with protamine zinc lasted longer in the body and was more effective. -
Treatment evolves
Diabetes can now be treated with insulin supplements and special diets. -
Urine Test Upgrade
Small tablets can now be used to test urine samples for glucose levels. -
1st chemically synthesized protein
Insulin became the first human protein to be chemically synthesized and usable. -
Backpack Insulin Pump
Dr. Arnold Kadish invented the first pump that could be worn as a backpack and administer insulin and glucagon. -
First infusion pump
Dean Kamen invents the first wearable infusion pump which would soon be marketed by AutoSyringe Inc in 1976
