Frederick Banting (1891-1941): Discoverer of insulin.

2 1Emeritus Professor of Medicine, University of Hawaii, 2Research carried out during 1st year residency, Transitional Residency Program, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, USA Correspondence: Prof Tan Siang Yong, 2226 Liliha Street, Suite B-104, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA. [email protected] I am a firm believer in the theory that you can do or be anything that you wish in this world, within reason, if you are prepared to make the sacrifices, think and work hard enough and long enough. – Frederick Banting