Sansum Diabetes Research Institute

Sansum Diabetes Research Institute Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI) was founded in 1944 by Dr. William Sansum, the first person in the U.S. Learn more at sansum.org.

to produce and administer insulin to people with diabetes. The Institute has made seminal contributions to improving the health and medical management of people with diabetes ever since. Dr. Lois Jovanovic, the former director of SDRI, pioneered research and treatment guidelines that completely changed how we treat diabetes in pregnancy worldwide. SDRI has developed a vision for future research centered around conducting multi-organ system research in people and taking advantage of recent advances in research technology. This type of research is complex and laborious but essential for making advances relevant to people with metabolic diseases. Stay connected with SDRI, sign up for our newsletter today: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1963364/1930741/

This National Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re proud to share our latest Impact Report! From groundbreaking clinical rese...
11/05/2025

This National Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re proud to share our latest Impact Report! From groundbreaking clinical research to community programs like Screen and Treat, your support is helping transform care for people living with diabetes.

Read our Impact Report here:

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As we recognize , we’re proud to highlight SDRI’s role in shaping the future of diabetes care and technology.Last week,...
11/04/2025

As we recognize , we’re proud to highlight SDRI’s role in shaping the future of diabetes care and technology.

Last week, members of our clinical research team joined global leaders at in San Francisco, to explore the latest in diabetes research and how it translates into real-world impact.

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month – a time to spotlight the impact of diabetes and the power of research. At...
11/01/2025

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month – a time to spotlight the impact of diabetes and the power of research. At SDRI, we’re advancing science that connects global innovation with local lives.

Together, we’re defying the limits of diabetes. Learn more at sansum.org/national-diabetes-awareness-month

SDRI is proud to collaborate on advancements that improve lives and expand access to cutting-edge diabetes care. At the ...
10/29/2025

SDRI is proud to collaborate on advancements that improve lives and expand access to cutting-edge diabetes care. At the 2025 Diabetes Technology Meeting, Dr. Kristin Castorino, SDRI's VP of Clinical Research, joined a panel of leading healthcare providers to share real-world experiences with twiist AID system and its early impact on diabetes management.

Join a research study that’s working to improve care and outcomes for our community. Your voice matters—and your experie...
10/15/2025

Join a research study that’s working to improve care and outcomes for our community. Your voice matters—and your experience can help shape the future of diabetes treatment. Contact our team today!

Thank you, Noozhawk, for highlighting Taste of the Vine and the generosity of our supporters! Every gift - no matter the...
10/13/2025

Thank you, Noozhawk, for highlighting Taste of the Vine and the generosity of our supporters! Every gift - no matter the size - plays a vital role in advancing SDRI's mission to improve the lives of people impacted by diabetes through research, education, and clinical care.

Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI) is cheering the success of its annual Taste of the Vine fundraiser that welcomed 270 guests and raised a

Thank you, Santa Barbara Independent! We’re honored to be featured! SDRI is thrilled to share that together we raised $5...
10/11/2025

Thank you, Santa Barbara Independent! We’re honored to be featured!

SDRI is thrilled to share that together we raised $508,000 to advance diabetes research and care at our 2025 Taste of the Vine fundraiser!

Check out the full article here:

Credit: Courtesy Santa Barbara, CA (October 10, 2025) — Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI) proudly celebrates the extraordinary success of its

Tomorrow is the big day! We’re overflowing with gratitude as we prepare for Taste of the Vine, a beautiful evening in su...
09/26/2025

Tomorrow is the big day!

We’re overflowing with gratitude as we prepare for Taste of the Vine, a beautiful evening in support of SDRI. The outpouring of community support has been nothing short of inspiring — thank you for standing with us in our dedication to improve the lives of those impacted by diabetes.

We can’t wait to raise a glass with you and celebrate the generosity, heart, and hope that make this event so special. 💙🍷

Congratulations to Jean Smart on her 4th Emmy win for Hacks! We’re thrilled that one of the exclusive live auction highl...
09/17/2025

Congratulations to Jean Smart on her 4th Emmy win for Hacks!

We’re thrilled that one of the exclusive live auction highlights at Taste of the Vine will be observing an episode of the comedy series Hacks shoot a scene with Emmy Award winner Jean Smart, followed by a Jean meet and greet!!

Living with diabetes later in life doesn’t have to mean slowing down. Join us for an empowering OneTalk special presenta...
09/08/2025

Living with diabetes later in life doesn’t have to mean slowing down. Join us for an empowering OneTalk special presentation with Sheri Colberg, PhD, designed to help you redefine what’s possible.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing diabetes for years, this presentation is your chance to gain the skills, clarity, and encouragement you need to live well, with confidence and grace at every age.

RSVP to Paige Johnson at pjohnson@sansum.org.

Thank you, Wendy Thies Sell for collaborating with Adam Montiel on his latest podcast featuring Kai Beckstrand, Season 1...
08/27/2025

Thank you, Wendy Thies Sell for collaborating with Adam Montiel on his latest podcast featuring Kai Beckstrand, Season 17 champion of American Ninja Warrior.

Kai shares his story of resilience, grit, and living with type 1 diabetes - reminding us that T1D doesn’t define or limit what’s possible. And thank you, Adam, for spotlighting SDRI and the importance of advancing diabetes research and awareness.

Listen here:

Podcast Episode · Up + Adam with Adam Montiel · 08/27/2025 · 24m

Join SDRI tomorrow at 5:30 pm PST for a virtual meeting to learn more about the Screen and Treat Pilot Program. We'll co...
08/27/2025

Join SDRI tomorrow at 5:30 pm PST for a virtual meeting to learn more about the Screen and Treat Pilot Program. We'll cover how early T1D detection can reduce life-threatening risks, cutting-edge treatment therapies, and much more!

Register today at: http://bit.ly/4oMEWfU.

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Dr. William D. Sansum, who brought renown to Santa Barbara in 1922 as the first physician in the U.S. to produce and administer life-saving insulin to patients with diabetes, founded the nonprofit organization in 1944. Today, under the leadership of Ellen Goodstein, Sansum Diabetes Research Institute remains an extraordinary place, where diabetes research, education, and care have improved the lives of people worldwide who suffer from this serious disease. SDRI has gained international recognition for its work to develop an artificial pancreas, its success in developing protocols to increase the incidence of healthy babies born to women with diabetes, and its work with people with and at risk for type 2 diabetes. Physicians and researchers continue to develop new treatment protocols for people with diabetes. New drugs and medical devices are clinically tested to ensure their efficacy and safety. It is our intention to use our past and present accomplishments to guide us into the future – to tap into the energy and commitment that made Sansum Diabetes Research Institute what it is today – a worldwide leader in diabetes research, education, and care.