Sansum Diabetes Research Institute

12/19/2025

At SDRI, discovery begins with listening, centered on the people and families living with diabetes. Our work is strengthened every day by the generosity of our community.

Thank you for being part of our community and for supporting the work that makes progress possible.

Happy holidays from all of us at SDRI!

12/12/2025

👏 Congratulations to and Pinkson! 👏 We love seeing creativity and courage come together in My Type, a short film inspired by Nicole’s own T1D journey and a beautiful love story from the T1D community.

Creative inspiration comes from all sorts of places. In the case of the upcoming short film “My Type," sisters and producing partners Nicole MacNaughton and Kimberly Danek Pinkson’s inspiration was twofold: from Nicole’s 2025 diagnosis with the autoimmune disease, type 1 diabetes (T1D), and from a young love story profiled in 'People' magazine.

The couple — Zach White, 23, and Elise Scalfani, 26 — connected on a social media account for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Zach is the son of one of Nicole and Kimberley’s childhood friends, and once the producers heard the story, “We did some brainstorming together and the idea for our film, ‘My Type,’ was born,” shared Nicole.

“‘My Type’ is a modern love story about courage, connection, and the beautiful messiness of being human,” says Kimberly. “The characters have T1D but the film is anchored in universal themes we can all relate to.”
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Read more: https://www.independent.com/2025/12/03/sister-action/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Film-TV&utm_content=Sister-Action&utm_gen=utmdc
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📸: Courtesy

12/11/2025

What an amazing weekend at the Santa Barbara Zoo! SDRI and loved bringing together more than 70 individuals and families living with T1D for a morning of connection, support, and even a behind-the-scenes penguin feeding!

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12/09/2025

SDRI is proud to support the work of Kimberley Danek Pinkson and Nicole MacNaughton, whose film My Type shines a powerful light on the lived experience of type 1 diabetes.

This project helps make the invisible visible and advances understanding of what it truly means to live with T1D.

Read more: https://www.independent.com/2025/12/03/sister-action/

12/06/2025

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗗𝗥𝗜!
Thank you Noozhawk for featuring SDRI’s announcement of Andrew S. Rhinehart, MD stepping into a unified leadership role as 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 & 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫.

Dr. Rhinehart brings exceptional expertise in diabetes research and clinical innovation, with a proven track record of advancing technologies such as continuous glucose monitoring and automated insulin delivery. His vision for SDRI’s future includes accelerating meaningful innovation and expanding partnerships to transform care for people living with diabetes worldwide.

Learn more about Dr. Rhinehart’s vision for SDRI in Noozhawk’s feature:

Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI) has appointed Dr. Andrew S. Rhinehart as its new CEO/chief scientific and medical officer, a unified leadership

12/04/2025

Exciting news from Omnipod! Insulet Corporation has announced FDA clearance for exciting enhancements to the Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System — including a new 100 mg/dL Target Glucose Option and a smoother automated experience.

SDRI is proud to have been a clinical trial site for this research. Advancements like these are exactly why we do what we do: improving lives through research that leads to real, life-changing solutions.

New 100 mg/dL Target Glucose setting offers more customization and tighter glucose management. Enhanced algorithm helps users remain in Automated Mode to improve the user experience. Most requested new features enable healthcare providers to more effectively modify diabetes therapy to meet needs of....

11/18/2025

You're invited! Join SDRI and Breakthrough T1D on Saturday, December 6, for a T1D Family Event at the Santa Barbara Zoo. RSVP to Ally Thomas by December 1 to reserve your spot!

11/17/2025

Detect Type 1 Diabetes Early – Free Screening!

📅 When: Mondays, 9 AM – 3 PM
📍 Where: 5425 Hollister Ave, Suite 230, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Early detection can make all the difference. Come by today!

11/15/2025

💙 World Diabetes Day at SDRI 💙

Today we wore blue to stand with the millions impacted by diabetes. Every conversation, screening, and awareness effort reminds us why our mission matters: advancing science, improving care, and changing lives.

Thank you for being part of this movement!

11/14/2025

Today, on , we're proud to share this important message from Dr. Swati Elchuri on the critical role of early detection and SDRI’s global impact: https://youtu.be/AaAZIfsuqEs

A big thank you to News Channel 3-12 for featuring SDRI today on the morning news! Your coverage helps raise awareness for and highlights our diabetes screening and research programs.

Learn more about our Screen and Treat program here: https://sansum.org/screen-treat-pilot-program/

Today is World Diabetes Day, and November marks National Diabetes Awareness Month—a time to spotlight the impact of diabetes and the importance of early dete...

11/14/2025

On World Diabetes Day, we honor the millions of people around the world living with diabetes — and the strength, resilience, and hope they carry every day.

SDRI is committed to helping our community understand their risk and access the support they need. Join us today for our diabetes screening clinic. No cost, no appointment, walk-ins welcome at 5425 Hollister Ave, Suite 230, Santa Barbara, CA 93111.

11/05/2025

This National Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re proud to share our latest Impact Report! From groundbreaking clinical research to community programs like Screen and Treat, your support is helping transform care for people living with diabetes.

Read our Impact Report here:

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