Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI) proudly joins the global observance of Safe Motherhood Week, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about maternal health issues and promoting safe pregnancy and childbirth practices.

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 diagnosis.

Catch Dr. Castorino, Senior Research Physician at SDRI, as she shares groundbreaking insights into diabetes management during pregnancy live on air with KEYT.

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.

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 life threatening illness if left untreated. After five days in the hospital, Jacoby was discharged with a life changing diagnosis…

Kayla was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) during her routine glucose screening. This came as a shock, as she had no family history of GDM. She was immediately referred to SDRI and met with Dr. Kristin Castorino, Senior Research Physician, and Jamie Creason, Perinatal…