Research
Experts in Women’s Health
Pioneers in Diabetes in Pregnancy
For nearly 50 years, Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI) has remained a thought leader for diabetes during pregnancy. Our team is committed to conducting groundbreaking research to help reduce risks for a women’s pregnancy that is complicated by diabetes.
Our Work Includes
Annually, SDRI provides patient care, on average, to 150 women who have a pregnancy complicated by any form of diabetes including prediabetes, gestational diabetes, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. During appointments our elite team uses innovative tools to help stabilize blood glucose levels to limit complications to both the expectant mother and baby.
Our expert team partners with the Santa Barbara County Health Department to ensure that underrepresented Latina women received superior care for their pregnancy complicated by diabetes.
A legacy in diabetes in pregnancy, the LOIS-P Diabetes in Pregnancy Consortium where SDRI completed a landmark pilot study – the first to implement a pregnancy-specific closed-loop system for pregnancies complicated by type 1 diabetes for at-home use.
This study was conducted in collaboration with research partners from Harvard University, Mayo Clinic, and Mount Sinai. This project demonstrated the safe and effective utilization of a pregnancy-specific algorithm throughout outpatient pregnancy care.
Statistics
Diabetes in Pregnancy
10%
of all expecting mothers have a pregnancy complicated by gestational diabetes in the U.S.
60%
of women who develop gestational diabetes are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Since 2017, SDRI has served over 1,000 women whose pregnancies are complicated by diabetes
Diabetes in Pregnancy
Denae’s Inspiring Journey
Meet Denae Torres — a remarkable individual whose journey with diabetes in pregnancy is nothing short of inspiring.
In 2010, Denae received the life-altering diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, with her blood glucose level soaring over 400 mg/dL.
Initially prescribed oral medication, Denae encountered severe side effects that left her searching for a better solution.
During Denae’s first pregnancy, she received inadequate care that resulted in her son’s premature birth. Once Denae learned about her second pregnancy, she was more determined than ever to find comprehensive care and support throughout her pregnancy to help reduce any complications that could result from type 2 diabetes.
After being introduced to SDRI, Denae became a patient of Kristin Castorino, DO, BC-ADM, SDRI’s Vice President, Clinical Research and Senior Investigator. Dr. Castorino met with Danae on a weekly basis, offering practical solutions, instilling confidence, and guiding her towards ideal health throughout her pregnancy. During this time, Danae was also able to enroll in a clinical research trial at SDRI using an artificial pancreas system that aims to improve health outcomes for a pregnancy complicated by diabetes.
“Before this clinical research study, I didn’t understand how to take care of diabetes and how to calculate doses,” said Denae. “This study also helped to improve my glucose control which led me to delivering a healthy baby (boy).
“At SDRI, we understand the unique challenges that diabetes can present during pregnancy,” says Dr. Castorino. “Our goal is to empower our patients with the knowledge, tools, and personalized care they need to navigate this time with confidence and optimal health.”
Contact
Temporary Location
5425 Hollister Ave, Suite 230
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Phone: 805-682-7638
Fax: 805-682-3332
Patient Care: 805-682-4793
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