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 ce

ntered 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/

We are proud to have been a screening partner this past weekend for No Curveballs: Rally for Type 1 Diabetes Early Detec...
08/07/2026

We are proud to have been a screening partner this past weekend for No Curveballs: Rally for Type 1 Diabetes Early Detection, presented by the King of the Hill Foundation, the San Diego Padres, and Beyond Type 1! ⚾️💙

In just 3 hours, our Screen & Support team screened 153 individuals for type 1 diabetes!! By identifying more people in the early stages of type 1 through early detection, we can provide stage-appropriate diabetes self-management education, monitor glucoses over time, offer therapy proven to delay progression, enroll in clinical trials, and ultimately prevent DKA, and instead provide a "soft-landing" into stage 3 T1D.

To learn more about our screening goals, visit https://sansum.org/screen-and-support/

It’s a pleasure to introduce Grassini Family Vineyards, our next Taste of the Vine 2026 purveyor!✨“At Grassini Family Vi...
08/07/2026

It’s a pleasure to introduce Grassini Family Vineyards, our next Taste of the Vine 2026 purveyor!✨

“At Grassini Family Vineyards, we believe in the power of connection — to our land, our history, and our community. We are dedicated to crafting exceptional wines that reflect the unique character of our estate, while fostering an environment where shared moments and lasting memories are created.”

Join us on August 29th at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum! Learn more by visiting https://sansum.org/taste-of-the-vine/

Our next purveyor, and Taste of the Vine 2026 Dinner Wine Sponsor, is Fess Parker Winery! 🍇“When Fess Parker purchased t...
08/05/2026

Our next purveyor, and Taste of the Vine 2026 Dinner Wine Sponsor, is Fess Parker Winery! 🍇

“When Fess Parker purchased the 714-acre Foxen Canyon Ranch in 1988, his dream was to start a family business that future generations would want to be a part of, expand upon and ultimately make their own. Fess passed away in 2010 but the businesses he founded remain in good hands with second and third generation family members stepping up and taking the reins. His wish to remain family owned and operated is alive and well.”

We’d love for you to join us on August 29th at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum! Get your tickets now by visiting https://sansum.org/tov-sponsorships/

Meet Dovecote Estate Winery, our second Taste of the Vine 2026 purveyor! 🌟“Dovecote Estate is dedicated to growing and c...
08/03/2026

Meet Dovecote Estate Winery, our second Taste of the Vine 2026 purveyor! 🌟

“Dovecote Estate is dedicated to growing and crafting wines that allow the beauty and character of our land to speak through them. Representing the heart of the Alisos Canyon AVA since 1990, our uniquely own-rooted vines and sandy-limestone soils have produced small quantities of intensely concentrated cool-climate Rhône fruit, with the daily marine influence slowing and extending ripening for uncommon complexity and grace.”

Join us on August 29th at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum! Get your tickets now by visiting https://sansum.org/tov-sponsorships/.

With less than one month until Taste of the Vine 2026, we’re excited to introduce our first purveyor, Clementine Carter ...
07/31/2026

With less than one month until Taste of the Vine 2026, we’re excited to introduce our first purveyor, Clementine Carter Wines! 🍷

Clementine Carter is about elevating cool climate Rhône varieties grown in Santa Barbara wine country to the distinction they deserve. With over twenty years spent working in the region, the Sta. Rita Hills appellation holds a very special place in their hearts.

Join us on August 29 at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum! Get your tickets now by visiting https://sansum.org/tov-sponsorships/ 🍇✨

Looking for opportunities to screen for T1D in Santa Barbara? Join us on Saturday, August 29th at the Eastside Library f...
07/30/2026

Looking for opportunities to screen for T1D in Santa Barbara? Join us on Saturday, August 29th at the Eastside Library for our FREE screening event! 🌟

In collaboration with the City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Public Library.

¿Busca oportunidades para realizarse una prueba de detección de T1D en Santa Bárbara? ¡Únase a nosotros el sábado 29 de agosto en la Biblioteca Eastside para nuestro evento GRATUITO de detección! 🌟⁠

En colaboración con City of Santa Barbara y Santa Barbara Public Library

In just one month, we’ll gather at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum for our favorite night of the year: Taste of the ...
07/29/2026

In just one month, we’ll gather at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum for our favorite night of the year: Taste of the Vine! 🍷

Join us on Saturday, August 29 for world-class tastings from 15 top-tier purveyors, dinner under the stars, and a cause that matters — supporting SDRI’s groundbreaking work in diabetes research. ⁠Plus, new this year, the celebration continues with Taste of the Vine After Dark, an after-party experience featuring a live DJ, specialty sips, late-night bites, and exclusive sponsorship opportunities.

Tickets are selling fast! Secure yours today by visiting https://sansum.org/tov-sponsorships/

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Our panelist recap wouldn’t be complete without introducing Dr. Andrew Rhinehart, moderator of Town Hall 2026! 📢Andrew R...
07/24/2026

Our panelist recap wouldn’t be complete without introducing Dr. Andrew Rhinehart, moderator of Town Hall 2026! 📢

Andrew Rhinehart, MD, FACP, FACE, CDCES, is the CEO and Chief Scientific and Medical Officer at Sansum Diabetes Research Institute. He brings exceptional expertise in the diabetes research and clinical arenas along with a thoughtful, forward-looking leadership style. He is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician specializing in diabetology, and is also a published researcher and inventor with patented innovations. Dr. Rhinehart is the former Senior Medical Director, Global Clinical Research & Medical Science at Medtronic Diabetes. He has led strategic ex*****on of dozens of global trials, and is a recognized leader in diabetes technology.

Join us next Tuesday, July 28, at 5 PM PST as Dr. Rhinehart guides our expert panel in a discussion about all things back-to-school and diabetes! Register for this FREE virtual event by visiting https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4617804349876/WN_hLrAgyqjQr6dbNxvsbIuiA. We’re excited to host this virtual event in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association and Breakthrough T1D.

With less than one week until Town Hall 2026, it’s time to introduce our fifth and final panelist, Crystal Woodward! 📚Cr...
07/22/2026

With less than one week until Town Hall 2026, it’s time to introduce our fifth and final panelist, Crystal Woodward! 📚

Crystal C. Woodward, MPS, is the Vice President of the American Diabetes Association®’s (ADA) Legal Advocacy division including its award-winning Safe at School® Campaign. Crystal is considered a national authority on the rights of students with diabetes and has spoken at conferences and forums throughout the United States and internationally on how to effectively advocate on behalf of students with diabetes. She is a t1d parent who began her advocacy as a volunteer for ADA in the passage the first Safe at School law in the nation in Virginia as she successfully pursued an Office for Civil Rights complaint resulting in a settlement that is still a nationwide model for safe and effective school diabetes care.
Crystal, a former litigation paralegal is a contributor to many journal articles and diabetes publications including many ADA key resources such as its school guide entitled “Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel,” school and childcare position statements, school training modules, college rights guide, and its “Legal Rights of Students with Diabetes” treatise. Crystal is a member of the Virginia Diabetes Council and the Maryland State Diabetes in Schools Group and serves on several diabetes youth advisory and review panels, and local community boards.

Join Crystal and the rest of our expert panel next Tuesday, July 28th at 5 PM PST by visiting https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4617804349876/WN_hLrAgyqjQr6dbNxvsbIuiA! We are excited to host this virtual event in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association and Breakthrough T1D.

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