“Banting’s initial idea was neither original nor successful, but he persisted in it, and his persistence led to a solution that was both original and successful. He would later say that if he had been more familiar with the literature on the subject and had known about the previous attempts, he would not have pursued his idea at all. Fortunately [..] for millions of children, he knew next to nothing.” DiabetesInsulinBanting Book:Breakthrough: Elizabeth Hughes, the Discovery of Insulin, and the Making of a Medical Miracle Source: Breakthrough: Elizabeth Hughes, the Discovery of Insulin, and the Making of a Medical Miracle
“Insulin was now not only readily available, but also affordable. George Walden's improved methodology also allowed Eli Lilly and Company to reduce the price per unit several times after its introduction. Although Eli Lilly held the exclusive franchise of insulin production in the United States, the company was committed to keeping the price as low as possible so that it would be available to all diabetics.” DiabetesInsulinBanting Book:Breakthrough: Elizabeth Hughes, the Discovery of Insulin, and the Making of a Medical Miracle Source: Breakthrough: Elizabeth Hughes, the Discovery of Insulin, and the Making of a Medical Miracle