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Charles Herbert Best was born on February 27, 1899. He was an American-Canadian medical scientist. Charles Best was one of the co-discoverers of insulin. Insulin was an effective treatment for diabetes. Dr. Charles Best enjoyed a long and productive career in medicine. Millions of people around the world continue to feel gratitude and admiration for his role in the discovery of insulin and heparin. he became honorary president of the International Diabetes Federation and of the Canadian Diabetes Association. Charles Best also served as an advisor of the Medical Research Committee for the United Nations World Health Organization.