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/

As the American Diabetes Association’s 86th Scientific Sessions come to a close, we are grateful for a weekend full of n...
06/08/2026

As the American Diabetes Association’s 86th Scientific Sessions come to a close, we are grateful for a weekend full of networking and coming together as a community to work toward making life with diabetes better for all who are impacted by it. 💙

Drs. Andrew Rhinehart, Kristin Castorino, and Swati Elchuri from our staff had a wonderful time connecting with industry and nonprofit partners from around the world, including Breakthrough T1D, Sanofi, MannKind, Beyond Type 1, Lilly, Dexcom, MiniMed, Abbott, Tandem, Senseonics, Genentech/Roche, Insulet, ViCentra, ADA, Diabetes Leadership Council, Novo Nordisk, Luna Health, Portal Diabetes, T1D Scout, Jaeb, Sinocare, Sequel, ADCES, Tidepool, diaTribe, T1D Exchange, and more!

Exciting news: Afrezza, the only ultra‑rapid acting inhaled insulin, is now FDA‑approved for children with type 1 or typ...
06/02/2026

Exciting news: Afrezza, the only ultra‑rapid acting inhaled insulin, is now FDA‑approved for children with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, ages 6 and older! 🌟

“I am so thankful to have another approved option to help bring Lucas and Kamryn's stubborn highs down. This pediatric approval is a game changer." - Kara

The team at Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® wrote a wonderful article covering all the bases of this awesome approval. Read all about it by visiting https://tcoyd.org/2026/05/afrezza-fda-approval-for-kids-and-teens/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=2026-june-newsletter&utm_content=afrezza-kids-approval&%7B%7B%24parg%7D%7D.

Mark your calendar — Taste of the Vine 2026 is just a few months away!🍷We’re excited be returning to the beautiful Santa...
05/29/2026

Mark your calendar — Taste of the Vine 2026 is just a few months away!🍷

We’re excited be returning to the beautiful Santa Barbara Historical Museum on Saturday, August 29, 2026, to host our 18th Annual Taste of the Vine signature fundraising event!

Plus new this year, join us for Taste of the Vine After Dark, an exciting after-party experience created for guests who want to keep the celebration and support going. 💖

Learn more about Taste of the Vine 2026 and sponsorship opportunities by visiting https://sansum.org/taste-of-the-vine/

05/18/2026

Did you know that Eric Church is part of the T1D family? 💙

During his commencement address for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Class of 2026, Eric spoke about the importance of family. He became an advocate for research and awareness of type 1 diabetes after his mother, Rita Church, was diagnosed with the condition in her 50s. Thank you, Eric, for your inspiring speech, beautiful music, and continued support of families impacted by diabetes around the country.

Our team is excited to watch him perform live at the California Mid-State Fair this summer!

Video by UNC-Chapel Hill. To watch Eric’s full commencement address, visit their YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZYiwUdmEJc

We had a stellar time at the 2026 Santa Barbara Community Summit earlier this month! 💫 Special thanks to Breakthrough T...
05/15/2026

We had a stellar time at the 2026 Santa Barbara Community Summit earlier this month! 💫

Special thanks to Breakthrough T1D for collaborating with us on this event; to April Blackwell for her inspiring keynote and fabulous Photoshop skills; to Dr. Beth Braun for her insightful breakout sessions focusing on mental health and resilience with T1D; and to Jessica & Colibri Arciniega, Dr. Swati Elchuri, Dr. Chris Ferber, Jeannette Hacker-Stratton, and Ally Thomas for their wonderful contributions to the lifestyle and research panels!

Looking for ways to get involved in the local diabetes community? Visit https://sansum.org/programs/ to learn more.

Looking to get screened for type 1 diabetes? Join us this Friday, May 15, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM for a FREE screening at E...
05/11/2026

Looking to get screened for type 1 diabetes? Join us this Friday, May 15, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM for a FREE screening at EA Fitness in Moorpark. No appointment needed. 🗓️

Please direct all questions to Karla at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there!

This just in: SDRI has screened 200 individuals for type 1 diabetes in 2026 alone. 🙌 That's right! Last weekend at th...
05/08/2026

This just in: SDRI has screened 200 individuals for type 1 diabetes in 2026 alone. 🙌

That's right! Last weekend at the Breakthrough T1D Santa Barbara Community Summit, we surpassed 200 individuals screened for type 1 diabetes since the start of the new year through our Screen & Support Program. This is a huge milestone for SDRI, and we are thrilled to continue to be a leader in screening efforts throughout our community.

To learn more or schedule a screening appointment, visit https://sansum.org/screen-and-support/.

We’re recruiting for research trials! 🔬If your child lives with type 1 diabetes and is between the ages of 2 and 17, the...
05/07/2026

We’re recruiting for research trials! 🔬

If your child lives with type 1 diabetes and is between the ages of 2 and 17, they may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial through SDRI.
Contact Alex AlChwikani at [email protected], or visit https://sansum.org/our-research/ to learn more.

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