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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 centered 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/

04/01/2026

Join SDRI and on April 28 at 12pm for an important conversation around mental health and type 1 diabetes.

Register today: https://www.breakthrought1d.org/greaterlaca/events/ask-the-therapist-virtual-meet-up-4/

03/30/2026

Detect Type 1 Diabetes early—before symptoms start.

Early screening can make a life-changing difference for families. Learn who should be screened and how free testing can help.

Visit sansum.org/screen-and-support to get the facts and take the next step.

03/23/2026

Join us tomorrow at the Santa Barbara Public Library Eastside Library. Learn how develops, early warning signs, and why early detection is critical. See you there!

03/20/2026

At SDRI, we’re pioneering breakthroughs in diabetes. Sign up today to get exclusive, first-look access to groundbreaking studies designed to improve life for people living with diabetes.

https://sansum.org/clinical-trials/

03/19/2026

SDRI is at the forefront of diabetes research. Our innovative clinical trials push the boundaries of what's possible in diabetes management.

Taking the first step is simple: learn about the studies happening now and see if one might be right for you. Explore your options and learn more: sansum.org/clinical-trials

03/17/2026

At SDRI, clinical research is helping drive the next generation of treatments and care. By connecting with our research team, you can be among the first to learn about new studies. Learn more and get connected: sansum.org/clinical-trials

03/16/2026

Join us every Monday at SDRI, 2219 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, for our free walk-in screening clinic. Detect type 1 diabetes early, before symptoms start. Learn more at sansum.org.

03/13/2026

Omnipod is conducting a voluntary Medical Device Correction for specific lots of Omnipod® 5 Pods due to a manufacturing issue they have identified.

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We are experiencing a high call volume and are working to resolve. The number is working. Please visit check Pod lot to check if your Pod is affected.

03/10/2026

SDRI is partnering with the Santa Barbara Public Library to bring type 1 diabetes education + free early‑detection screening to our community!

Tuesday, March 24 | 2:30–4:30 PM | Eastside Library

Learn early signs of type 1 diabetes, get answers from SDRI educators, and access our no‑cost Screen & Support autoantibody test to help identify risk early. The session will be offered in both English and Spanish—everyone is welcome!

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Join us at Eastside Library for a welcoming, community-focused program led by the Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI) to learn more about Type 1 diabetes (T1D).

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2219 Bath Street
Santa Barbara, CA
93105

Telephone

+18056827638

Website

https://www.sansum.org/

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Our Story

Dr. William D. Sansum, who brought renown to Santa Barbara in 1922 as the first physician in the U.S. to produce and administer life-saving insulin to patients with diabetes, founded the nonprofit organization in 1944. Today, under the leadership of Ellen Goodstein, Sansum Diabetes Research Institute remains an extraordinary place, where diabetes research, education, and care have improved the lives of people worldwide who suffer from this serious disease. SDRI has gained international recognition for its work to develop an artificial pancreas, its success in developing protocols to increase the incidence of healthy babies born to women with diabetes, and its work with people with and at risk for type 2 diabetes. Physicians and researchers continue to develop new treatment protocols for people with diabetes. New drugs and medical devices are clinically tested to ensure their efficacy and safety. It is our intention to use our past and present accomplishments to guide us into the future – to tap into the energy and commitment that made Sansum Diabetes Research Institute what it is today – a worldwide leader in diabetes research, education, and care.