1/4 On 7th November 1920 – exactly 100 years ago – a Canadian surgeon, Frederick Banting, paid a visit to scientist John Macleod in a meeting that would lead to one of the greatest ever medical breakthroughs. 
2/4 Banting wanted help to figure out how to remove insulin from a pancreas, so that it could be used to treat diabetes.
3/4 Together, they began to plan a series of experiments that led to the discovery of insulin and would save the lives of millions of people with diabetes over the next century. Their work continues to change lives and inspires our ongoing commitment to research.
4/4 This #WorldDiabetesDay, and throughout November, we’ll be celebrating the amazing things that can happen when we work #AllTogether. Read more about how Banting and Macleod made their discovery over on our website: bit.ly/32mQPkg
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