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.
Empowering Diabetes Research: Marissa’s Story of Advocacy and Adventure
"I really savored those moments of community and connection because of our diabetes," said Marissa. Marissa was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2005 at age 9, and she vividly remembers her childhood best friend being the only one who was genuinely excited about the...
Dr. Castorino Discusses SDRI’s Pioneering Work in Diabetes in Pregnancy | KEYT/News Channel 3-12
"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...
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...