Dec 19, 2023
In this episode, we chat with Ms. Mandy Webster. Mandy is a videographer and a volunteer Board member with the Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation. Mandy walks us through her journey of becoming a type 1 diabetic. Be sure to hear Mandy's thoughts on 'What not to do' when type 1 diabetes is suspected. We also...
Aug 20, 2022
Few will be aware the Fred Banting's curiosity that, in part, lead to the Discovery of Insulin also was the beginning of his lifelong interest in Canada's Indigenous people. While growing up he and his family found mysterious hand- made stone tools on their farmland. Fred explored and dug for these items. He treasured...
May 30, 2022
In this episode, the years around 1921 are explored in further detail - including Banting's pathway to starting a research project related to diabetes. Details of Dr. Banting's life on a farm in Alliston are revealed, together with some important history of the small farming town. Dr. Banting's appreciate for...
Nov 5, 2021
In this episode, we feature a panel of experts exploring three questions:
Our panelists include Dr. Christopher Rutty (Historian),...