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Treating Diabetes: No more needles
It's been the elusive cure, one that scientists have felt they've been on the brink of breaking for the past 80 years. But for years, diabetes has remained a treatable but not yet cured disease. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of death by disease in Canada. Banting and Best are Canada's best known connection to diabetes but the Canadian connection continues. Since the historic discovery of insulin, there have been improvements and refinements. The promise of a cure for all, however, remains as yet unfulfilled, leaving many to live highly regimented and uncertain lives.
. In 1944 a standard insulin syringe was introduced to the Canadian market. The syringe made it easier for diabetics to measure and administer uniform amounts of insulin.
. The insulin pen, released in 1986, allowed diabetics to administer insulin easily and accurately. The pen-like device has a needle on the end which releases insulin into the skin through a tiny burst of pressure.
Program: Saturday Evening News
Broadcast Date: Nov. 15, 1980
Guest(s): Scott Lowns
Reporter: Barbara Trueman
Duration: 2:33
Last updated: January 14, 2013
Page consulted on January 14, 2013
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