What did dogs teach humans about diabetes? - Duncan C. Ferguson
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Diabetes has a history dating back to
Ancient Greece. Our treatment of it, however, is more recent and was
originally made possible with the help of man's best friend. Due to
physiological traits shared with humans, dogs have saved countless lives through the discovery of insulin. Duncan C. Ferguson shares the story of the canine's great contribution to man -- and how we can all
reap the medical benefits.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Duncan C. Ferguson
- Artist
- Chet Knebel, Jeremy Jusay
- Animator
- Katie Wendt
- Producer
- Aaron Augenblick
- Compositor
- Kristofer Wollinger
