November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
Join us as we celebrate the remarkable spirit of this community and continue our commitment to advancing diabetes research.
Surviving Diabetes Amidst Conflict: Anton’s Journey from Simferopol to SDRI
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...
Transforming Lives: Jacoby’s Journey with Type 1 Diabetes and SDRI’s Impact
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...
Overcoming Challenges: Kayla’s Journey in Gestational Diabetes
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...
Celebrating Women’s History Month at SDRI
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...