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The Fight To Survive: A Young Girl, Diabetes, And The Discovery Of Insulin
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In 1919, When 11Yearold Elizabeth Evan Hughes Was First Diagnosed With What We Now Know Is Type 1 Or Juvenile Diabetes, The Medical Community Considered It A Death Sentence. In The Fight To Survive, Caroline Cox Weaves The Heartwrenching Story Of Hughes' Role In A Medical Discovery That Stopped The Disease In Its Tracksonly Weeks Before Her Imminent Death.The Only Account Of One Of The Very First Patients To Be Successfully Treated With Insulin For Juvenile Diabetes, This Book Tells Two Fascinating Stories In Tandem: That Of Hughes' Personal Struggle, And The Medical Detective Story That Occurred During A Time When Endocrinology Research Made Significant Strides. It Was Frederick Banting And John Macleod, Doctors And Researchers, Who Were Finally Able To Create A Testable Version Of Insulin Treatment To Save Hughes' Life. She Lived Until The Age Of 74, And Banting And Macleod Won The Nobel Prize In Medicine For Their Work. The Fight To Survive Draws On Primary Sources To Vividly Bring The Era To Life, Including Interviews, Newspaper Reports, And Hughes' Own Letters. Readers With An Interest In Medical History, Pathographies, Biography, Diabetes, And American History Will Constitute This Audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Fight to Survive'? A: The main theme of 'The Fight to Survive' is the personal and medical journey of Elizabeth Evan Hughes, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1919. The book explores her struggle with the disease and the groundbreaking discovery of insulin that ultimately saved her life.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Caroline Cox, who provides a detailed account of Elizabeth Evan Hughes' life and the historical context of insulin's discovery.
- Q: What age group is this book appropriate for? A: This book is suitable for readers interested in medical history, biographies, and stories of personal struggle. It is appropriate for young adults and older, particularly those interested in diabetes and medical advancements.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Fight to Survive' have? A: The book contains 288 pages, providing a thorough exploration of its themes and subjects.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and ideal for collectors or frequent readers.
- Q: When was 'The Fight to Survive' published? A: The book was published on November 3, 2009.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition, offering readers an authentic experience of the author's initial publication.
- Q: What condition is this used book in? A: This used book is in very good condition, suggesting it has been well-maintained and is suitable for reading.
- Q: Can this book be useful for understanding the history of diabetes treatment? A: Yes, 'The Fight to Survive' provides valuable insights into the history of diabetes treatment, particularly the development of insulin therapy and its impact on patients.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other diabetes biographies? A: This book is unique as it combines the personal narrative of Elizabeth Evan Hughes' life with the scientific and medical breakthroughs of the time, making it a compelling read for both historical and medical interests.