In 1923, the Nobel prize in physiology or medicine was awarded to Frederick Grant Banting and John James Richard MacLeod “for the discovery of insulin”. 100 years later, we celebrate this life saving discovery each year on November 14th, a day designated as World Diabetes Day.
Why do we celebrate World Diabetes Day on November 14th? Please choose the best answer.
- It was the date the Nobel prize was awarded to Dr. Banting and Dr. MacLeod.
- It signifies the production date of the first vial of insulin.
- It commemorates the opening date of the Banting Museum in Canada.
- It is the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting.
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