"What we get to do now is work on the latest, greatest technology," Dr. Castorino shared. "Anywhere from insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, and devices as they keep getting smaller and better. We also get to focus on what is the best practice for really high quality diabetes education. Anywhere from the high tech to the high touch." Catch Dr. Castorino, Senior Research Physician at Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI), as she shares groundbreaking insights into diabetes management during pregnancy on KEYT. In this illuminating interview, Dr. Castorino delves into SDRI’s innovat ..read more

Anton, born and raised in Simferopol, Crimea in Ukraine, is a remarkable man who learned how to survive through civil unrest and war while living with type 1 diabetes. “I remember having to walk to at least six pharmacies to see if they had insulin,” said Anton. “The process to get a vial of insulin took about nine hours. I remember standing in line at a pharmacy and an officer advising me to leave because it was too unsafe to be outside. I felt I did not have a choice because I needed insulin to live.” In July of 2022, Anton and his fiancé made the difficult decision to leave behind family ..read more

In 2018, at the age of four, Jacoby developed symptoms of type 1 diabetes. Jacoby’s mother, Jody, vividly remembers Jacoby’s pediatrician telling her to take him directly to Cottage Hospital Emergency Room as Jacoby was in severe Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), a life threatening illness if left untreated. After five days in the hospital, Jacoby was discharged with a life changing diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, which was devastating for their family. During this time, Jody and her husband, Brian, were waking up throughout the night to ensure Jacoby’s blood sugar was at a safe level. This was one ..read more

After three long years of infertility, Kayla became pregnant in 2021 after her first round of in vitro fertilization treatment. Kayla was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) during her routine glucose screening. This came as a shock, as she had no family history of GDM. Kayla was extremely nervous after receiving the GDM diagnosis because of the difficulty she and her wife, Morgan, had getting pregnant. She was immediately referred to SDRI and met with Dr. Kristin Castorino, Senior Research Physician, and Jamie Creason, Perinatal Nutrition Specialist and Certified Diabetes Edu ..read more

Celebrating Women’s History Month at Sansum Diabetes Research Institute Honoring Women’s Excellence in Diabetes Research As the world celebrates Women’s History Month this March, Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI) takes pride in recognizing the significant contributions of women in the field of diabetes research. This month provides an opportunity to honor the past achievements of trailblazers while also highlighting the ongoing efforts of current leaders in the field. Dr. Lois Jovanovic, SDRI’s former Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Executive Officer, was a pioneer in diabetes res ..read more

SDRI Announces Leadership Changes and Campaign Milestones Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI) is pleased to provide an update on recent leadership changes and exciting developments for their capital campaign, Innovative Research, Inspiring Hope. SDRI closed 2023 honoring the retirement of Executive Director, Ellen Goodstein. Ellen’s remarkable career has been characterized by steadfast commitment to advancing the mission of SDRI, notably in championing research initiatives for women whose pregnancy was complicated by diabetes. During Ellen’s tenure, SDRI engaged in working with key ind ..read more

Dear Friends,  As we come to the close of another year, I’m inspired to share a heartfelt message that highlights the incredible work being done by our dedicated team at Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI). Our mission is clear: to enhance the lives of individuals affected by diabetes through cutting-edge research, education, and clinical care. It is your generosity that enables SDRI to achieve our mission and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those impacted by diabetes.   The innovative research led by the SDRI team in 2023 led to groundbreaking in ..read more

Sansum Diabetes Research Institute Publishes Fall 2023 Quest In our 2023 Fall Quest learn about SDRI’s $20 million campaign, 15th Annual Taste of the Vine, SDRI’s latest clinical research trials, and much more! sdri-quest-fall-2023 The post Fall 2023 Quest appeared first on Sansum Diabetes Research Institute ..read more

Learn more about what Sansum Diabetes Research Institute has been up to this quarter! The post 2023 Q3 Newsletter appeared first on Sansum Diabetes Research Institute ..read more

SDRI Unveils Ambitious $20 Million Campaign Successful Taste of the Vine Fundraiser Set the Stage for Unveiling Sansum Diabetes Research Institute(SDRI) is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its 15th annual fundraising event, Taste of the Vine, which was held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum on September 23, 2023. This remarkable event raised over $400,000 for diabetes research. This year’s event marked the launch of a groundbreaking $20 million campaign, set to transform SDRI’s current facility into a cutting-edge hub for diabetes research, education, and clinical care ..read more