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Our shows Beta Cell, Out of Range, The 3s, and Thicker Than Water explore the many sides of life with type 1 diabetes. Hosted by Craig Stubing.

Beta Cell


    • Mar 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 179 EPISODES

    4.6 from 121 ratings Listeners of Beta Cell that love the show mention: type one, type 1 diabetes, diabetes podcast, t1ds, 3s, diabetics, relatable podcast, condition, range, feelings, alone, high quality, feel like i m, none, offers, face, first episode, facts, relate, honest.


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    The Beta Cell podcast is an incredibly valuable resource for anyone living with type 1 diabetes or those who want to learn more about the condition. Hosted by Craig, the podcast features interviews and discussions that give voices to the voiceless in the diabetic community, shed light on overlooked topics, and raise awareness about the reality of living with diabetes. The episodes are curated in a deliberate manner that provides clear and digestible information, making it easy for listeners to understand and learn. This is especially important for those with T1D who may become busy or distracted in managing their chronic condition.

    One of the best aspects of The Beta Cell podcast is its commitment to bringing forward hard facts and shedding light on issues that advocacy organizations and patient groups may not want us to know about. It addresses important topics such as #Insulin4All legislation, calling out big pharma, and discussing the realities of living with type 1 diabetes. By sharing these hard pills to swallow, the podcast aims to create change within the T1D community and encourage listeners to take an active role in shifting things towards how they should be.

    While there are many positive aspects of The Beta Cell podcast, there aren't many negative aspects worth mentioning. Some listeners may find certain episodes challenging as they confront hard realities about living with T1D. However, these difficult moments serve as a reminder of the importance of understanding and advocating for change within the diabetic community.

    In conclusion, The Beta Cell podcast is a must-listen for anyone living with a malfunctioning pancreas or those who want to gain insight into life with type 1 diabetes. Craig does an exceptional job in curating informative episodes filled with relatable stories and actionable information. Through this podcast, listeners not only gain knowledge but also find solace in knowing that they are not alone in their struggles. Overall, The Beta Cell podcast provides a lifeline for individuals facing type 1 diabetes by fostering a sense of community, education, and empowerment.



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    39: Battling Big Pharma

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 47:54


    Diabetics are stuck in an abusive relationship with pharmaceutical corporations: if we try to fight to make insulin more affordable, they can simply stop distributing it, leaving us without the very thing we need to survive. We look back at the last decade of insulin access advocacy to see how advocates walk the line between progress and ruin. Things we talk about: Beta Cell Action T1International Support Beta Cell on Patreon.

    The Bolus 3: Dexcom Stops Caring

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 11:59


    Dexcom's new sensor replacement policy has shown what the company cares about most: your money. Things we mention: Dexcom's sensor replacement policy Comparison of G7 and Libre 3 Accuracy Write to your representatives about Dexcom's policy (from Beta Cell Action) Support Beta Cell on Patreon.

    The Bolus 2: 180 Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 5:48


    You know how they say that diabetics make an additional 180 decisions a day because of diabetes? Well, they're wrong. Support Beta Cell on Patreon. Things we mention: 180 Decisions A Day by Cynthia D'Angelo New research shows how to keep diabetics safer during sleep (Stanford Medicine)

    The Bolus 1: Gifts for Diabetics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 4:51


    Are you wondering what to buy for someone with diabetes? Well, don't buy any of these. Support Beta Cell on Patreon. Things we mention: 18 Thoughtful Gifts for People with Diabetes

    The Bolus: Who is The Diabetes App?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 5:22


    Turns out The Diabetes App is getting ready to launch an IPO. Do you want to use a for profit diabetes social network? Support Beta Cell on Patreon.

    The Bolus: Letter of Resignation from Beyond Type 1 Leadership Council

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 1:07


    Beyond Type 1 has made it clear that it's no longer on the side of people living with type 1 diabetes. Support Beta Cell on Patreon. More on Beyond Type 1 (in chronological order): Sierra Sandison's resignation from the Beyond Type 1 Leadership Council Craig's letter of resignation from Beyond Type 1 Leadership Council Craig and Hannah discuss Beyond Type 1 accepting money from insulin makers Beyond Type 1's attempt to stop affordable insulin in Maine

    The Bolus: Sam Talbot and the Curious Case of the Donut Butt Plug

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 6:16


    Sam Talbot's fall from grace opened up a Pandora's box of hidden payments by pharma to Beyond Type 1. Support Beta Cell on Patreon. . More on Beyond Type 1 (in chronological order): Sierra Sandison's resignation from the Beyond Type 1 Leadership Council Craig's letter of resignation from Beyond Type 1 Leadership Council Craig and Hannah discuss Beyond Type 1 accepting money from insulin makers Beyond Type 1's attempt to stop affordable insulin in Maine

    The Bolus Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 5:00


    A little shot of sanity in an increasingly crazy diabetes community. The Bolus takes a thoughtful and measure approach to some of the most pressing, and least pressing, stories about diabetes. Support Beta Cell on Patreon.

    38: Diabetes in Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 25:26


    What would you do if there was no insulin left? Follow us on Instagram. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Support us on Patreon. Things we mention: Send diabetes supplies to children in Gaza: aid@betacellfoundation.org Beta Cell Foundation Beta Cell Action

    37: The Diabetes Library

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 32:49


    There is so much information about managing diabetes that it's hard to know who to trust. So we try and figure it out. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Support us by becoming a patron. Things we mention: The Diabulemia Helpline (425-985-3635) Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching Integrated Diabetes Services Needles and Spoons Diabetes Coaching

    36: A Very Pharma Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 24:22


    We unwrap the Oversight Committee's report on how pharmaceutical corporations keep the price of insulin so high. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support us by becoming a patron. Things we mention: Drug Pricing Investigation Nonprofit financial transparency project How to contact your representatives

    35: Ain't Got Wings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 19:36


    The untold story of pilots with type 1 diabetes. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work with a tip or on Patreon.

    Thicker Than Water #15: Leap of Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021


    When Aunt Laura was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, she expected the shots and carb counting, but she didn't expect just how tiring the whole thing would be. We check in with Aunt Laura two years after her diagnosis to see how she's adapting. Listen to all of Thicker Than Water by subscribing on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or wherever else podcasts are found. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese

    Beta Cell #34: Update on "Broken Vials"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 7:58


    A short update on Maine bill LD 673, An Act to Create the Insulin Safety Net Program. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell

    Beta Cell #33: Walking on Broken Vials

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 48:13


    100 years after the discovery of insulin, stories of people falling through the gaps of American healthcare. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Things we mention: Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act Maine Senate Bill 673 Beyond Type 1’s Testimony on LD673 Craig’s Resignation from Beyond Type 1’s Leadership Council

    Out of Range #50: Backstabbed

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 44:04


    Craig and Hannah discuss how Beyond Type 1 accepting money from insulin makers caused him to resign from their Leadership Council. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Things we mention: Craig's Letter of Resignation Sierra Sandison's resignation podcast episode

    Backstabbed

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 44:04


    Craig and Hannah discuss how Beyond Type 1 accepting money from insulin makers caused him to resign from their Leadership Council. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at Things we mention: Craig's Letter of ResignationSierra Sandison's resignation podcast episode

    Blocked in Montana

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 31:19


    When Hannah tweeted at Montana House Rep. Jessica Karjala (D) about how her insulin co-pay cap bill wouldn't actually help that many people with diabetes, the debate got a little out of hand.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at Things we mention:Read more about co-pay cap laws at the Beta Cell Foundation advocacy resourcesHannah's estimates on people impactedFair Warning's article

    Out of Range #49: Blocked in Montana

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 31:19


    When Hannah tweeted at Montana House Rep. Jessica Karjala (D) about how her insulin co-pay cap bill wouldn’t actually help that many people with diabetes, the debate got a little out of hand. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Things we mention: Read more about co-pay cap laws at the Beta Cell Foundation advocacy resources Hannah’s estimates on people impacted Fair Warning’s article

    Beta Cell #32: Opportunity Disparities

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 14:41


    We talked to Ashley Butler, Ph.D. about her co-authored paper Type 1 Diabetes Self‐Management Behaviors among Emerging Adults: Racial/Ethnic Differences. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell

    Out of Range #48: Dexcom Fumbles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 27:05


    Super Bowl Sunday, the biggest day of the year for football, chicken wings, day drinking, and Dexcom? We break down the pros and cons (but mostly cons) of Dexcom’s first ever Super Bowl ad featuring diabetic heartthrob Nick Jonas. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Things we mention: Hannah's viral insulin inflation rate chart. Esquire, “Nick Jonas's Super Bowl Ad Raises Important Questions. Some Are Uncomfortable.” by Dave Holmes

    Dexcom Fumbles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 27:05


    Super Bowl Sunday, the biggest day of the year for football, chicken wings, day drinking, and Dexcom? We break down the pros and cons (but mostly cons) of Dexcom's first ever Super Bowl ad featuring diabetic heartthrob Nick Jonas. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at Things we mention: Hannah's viral .Esquire, “Nick Jonas's Super Bowl Ad Raises Important Questions. Some Are Uncomfortable.” by Dave Holmes

    TTW 14: Loosening Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 23:27


    In this episode, Aunt Laura's new endocrinologist decides to mix things up. Support Beta Cell on Patreon. Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese

    Thicker Than Water #14: Loosening Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 23:27


    Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 60 years old, we follow the story of Craig’s Aunt Laura in real time. In this episode, Aunt Laura's new endocrinologist decides to mix things up. You can support the podcast by joining our Fan Club! Credit music: "Lean On Me" by Nina Ragonese

    Building Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 5:38


    Introducing a new kind of type 1 diabetes nonprofit. Find out more at betacellfoundation.org Register here to join our info session on Wednesday, October 14th at 5 pm PT.

    Out of Range #47: The Million Dollar Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 34:44


    Craig, Laura, and (introducing) Paul contemplate how much they would sell out for. What's your price? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at betacellpodcast.com/fanclub.

    OOR 29: The Million Dollar Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 34:44


    Craig, Laura, and (introducing) Paul contemplate how much they would sell out for. What's your price? Support Beta Cell on Patreon.

    Beta Cell #31: Getting Louder

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 26:41


    When Sierra Sandison was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in rural Idaho, she didn’t have anyone to talk to. Now that she does, she’s making sure she’s heard. Read more about Sierra’s decision here. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at betacellpodcast.com/fanclub.

    OOR 28: A Bitter Pill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 49:12


    Craig, James, and Laura discuss if type 1 diabetes non-profits should accept sponsorship money from pharmaceutical corporations and the black market of insulin that exists because it costs so much in the U.S. Plus hear James read Sam Talbot's crazy tweets. Support Beta Cell on Patreon. Things that get mentioned: Beyond Type 1's Funding Model  Sam Talbot tweets  Beta Cell's Instagram discussion

    Out of Range #46: A Bitter Pill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 49:12


    Craig, James, and Laura discuss if type 1 diabetes non-profits should accept sponsorship money from pharmaceutical corporations and the black market of insulin that exists because it costs so much in the U.S. Plus hear James read Sam Talbot's crazy tweets. Beta Cell is listener supported. Join our Fan Club to get early access to episodes and to join us for monthly video hangouts. Have you left Beta Cell a review on Apple Podcasts yet? It takes just a minute and really helps other people find the show. Things that get mentioned: Beyond Type 1's Funding Model Sam Talbot tweets Beta Cell's Instagram discussion

    Out of Range #45: Finding Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 24:15


    We check in to see how Craig, James, and Laura are adjusting to a new normal. Have a spare minute? Leave Beta Cell a review on iTunes. Out of Range After Dark used to be an exclusive show for our Fan Club members, but we’ve made it available to everyone and added it to Out of Range. Now by joining the Fan Club, you’ll get early access to all of our posts and podcasts, input on what we talk about next, bonus clips and outtakes, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, and monthly live video hangouts with the podcast creators and other Fan Club members. Unlike type 1 diabetes nonprofits, influencers, and other podcasts, Beta Cell is not funded by pharmaceutical companies, device manufacturers, or sponsored posts. We are able to keep our objectivity by relying on real people, like you, to help cover our costs. Help support our independent journalism and storytelling by joining the Fan Club.

    Lunch Break #5: The Dynamic Duo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 34:36


    Brec Bassinger (Stargirl) and Cameron Gellman (Hourman) fight together on-screen to save the world on Stargirl and they fight together off-screen against type 1 diabetes. Brec and Cameron talk about what it’s like to work with another person with type 1 diabetes and how their different personalities compliment each other to help them both lead happier and healthier lives.Beta Cell is supported by listeners, not corporations. Help us by joining our Fan Club.Stay up to date with JDRF's Coronavirus information page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Lunch Break #4: Two For One

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 34:43


    Keary Cheney was in Uganda with her husband to adopt a boy when she started feeling sick. After flying back to the US and getting diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 26 years old, she got a call that a little girl in need of adoption in Uganda was just diagnosed with type 1 too.Find out more about the The Sonia Nabeta Foundation.Beta Cell is supported by listeners, not corporations. Help us by joining our Fan Club.Stay up to date with JDRF's Coronavirus information page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Lunch Break #3: Diabetes Under Lockdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 32:32


    Sarah Fletcher, who is living abroad in Madrid, Spain, and Apoorva Gomber, the co-founder of Diabetes India Youth in Action who lives in New Delhi, India, talk about what it's like to live with T1D where they are and how they've been affected by the mandatory lockdowns to prevent the spread of COVID-19.Beta Cell is supported by listeners, not corporations. Help us by joining our Fan Club.Subscribe to our newsletter.Stay up to date with JDRF's Coronavirus information page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Lunch Break #2: Overcoming Weakness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 35:04


    In the latest issue of Esquire, Editor-in-Chief Michael Sebastian and Editor-at-Large Dave Holmes discuss being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as adults and the emotional challenge of feeling like it was a weakness. Stay until the end to hear their reading suggestions for while you're stuck at home."I Was Afraid to Talk About My Chronic Illness. Now I Realize Why I Have To.," Michael Sebastian"What I Couldn't Say Out Loud," Dave HolmesBeta Cell is supported by listeners, not corporations. Help us by joining our Fan Club.Subscribe to our newsletter.Stay up to date with JDRF's Coronavirus information page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Lunch Break #1: Chasing Perfect

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 33:35


    Kate Hall holds the high school national record and two NCAA championships in long jump. She talks about being a college athlete, her training for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and being open about not being a "perfect" diabetic. Stay until the end for her tip on staying fit while stuck at home.Beta Cell is supported by listeners, not corporations. Help us by joining our Fan Club.Subscribe to our newsletter.Stay up to date with JDRF's Coronavirus information page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Out of Range #44: Quarantined (And It Feels Less Good)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 39:48


    Craig, James, and Laura are still stuck at home and getting a little tired of it. Find out what they've been doing and how they've been coping. This episode is supported by Mansfield Bakery. Have a spare minute? Leave Beta Cell a review on iTunes. Out of Range After Dark used to be an exclusive show for our Fan Club members, but we’ve made it available to everyone and added it to Out of Range. Now by joining the Fan Club, you’ll get early access to all of our posts and podcasts, input on what we talk about next, bonus clips and outtakes, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, and monthly live video hangouts with the podcast creators and other Fan Club members. Unlike type 1 diabetes nonprofits, influencers, and other podcasts, Beta Cell is not funded by pharmaceutical companies, device manufacturers, or sponsored posts. We are able to keep our objectivity by relying on real people, like you, to help cover our costs. Help support our independent journalism and storytelling by joining the Fan Club.

    3s 6: Achieving Our Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 32:05


    Most of the dialogue about type 1 diabetes is between people who have it, but what about those close to us who are affected by T1D too, the endearingly nicknamed “Type 3s?” The 3s offers them the opportunity to join the conversation too through one-on-one interviews with the T1D in their life. Roz has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 23 years and has been training as a powerlifter with her coach Steve for the last six. Since that first session together, Steve has learned a lot more about diabetes than just what to do when Roz is low and he uses that knowledge to not only be a better coach for Roz, but to be more empathetic towards all of his clients. Support us by becoming a patron. Credit music: "You've Got A Friend" by Nina Ragonese

    The 3s #6: Achieving Our Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 32:05


    Roz has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 23 years and has been training as a powerlifter with her coach Steve for the last six. Since that first session together, Steve has learned a lot more about diabetes than just what to do when Roz is low and he uses that knowledge to not only be a better coach for Roz, but to be more empathetic towards all of his clients.Want to support Beta Cell?Give Craig a coffeeJoin the Beta Cell Fan ClubLeave Beta Cell a reviewSubscribe to the newsletterCredit music: "You've Got A Friend" by Nina Ragonese See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Out of Range #43: Apocalypse Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 17:42


    Are you prepared for a huge natural disaster? We're here to help. Don't forget to listen to Part 1 about coronavirus. Things that get mentioned: The Big One Podcast FEMA Emergency Kit List The Best Emergency Preparedness Supplies Diabetes Disaster Preparedness Plan Out of Range After Dark used to be an exclusive show for our Fan Club members, but we’ve made it available to everyone and added it to Out of Range. Now by joining the Fan Club, you’ll get early access to all of our posts and podcasts, input on what we talk about next, bonus clips and outtakes, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, and monthly live video hangouts with the podcast creators and other Fan Club members. Unlike type 1 diabetes nonprofits, influencers, and other podcasts, Beta Cell is not funded by pharmaceutical companies, device manufacturers, or sponsored posts. We are able to keep our objectivity by relying on real people, like you, to help cover our costs. Help support our independent journalism and storytelling by joining the Fan Club.

    OOR 27: Quarantined (And It Feels So Good)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 18:58


    Our heroes Craig, James, and Laura are quarantined. Is one of them infected? Will their internet connection hold up? What will they talk about? Tune in now to find out! Support Beta Cell on Patreon. Resources: Diabetes Management and Coronavirus: Preparedness Tips 'Everyone With Diabetes' Must Prepare for COVID-19 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Data

    Out of Range #027: Quarantined (And It Feels So Good)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 18:58


    Our heroes Craig, James, and Laura are quarantined. Is one of them infected? Will their internet connection hold up? What will they talk about? Tune in now to find out!Hear the second part of this conversation on Out of Range After Dark by joining the Beta Cell Fan Club.Resources: Diabetes Management and Coronavirus: Preparedness Tips'Everyone With Diabetes' Must Prepare for COVID-19Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCOVID-19 Data See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    TTW 13: Time Flies When You Have Diabetes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 14:51


    In this episode, we check in with Aunt Laura one year after being diagnosed to see what's changed and what hasn't. Support Beta Cell on Patreon. Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese

    Thicker Than Water #13: Time Flies When You Have Diabetes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 14:53


    Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 60 years old, we follow the story of Craig’s Aunt Laura in real time. In this episode, we check in with Aunt Laura one year after being diagnosed to see what's changed and what hasn't.Hear even more by joining the Beta Cell Fan Club!Credit music: "Lean On Me" by Nina Ragonese See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Out of Range #41: Desensitized to Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 45:54


    After discussing the perils of relying on diabetes technology to control our insulin (and a tale of a pump intent on murder), Craig, James, and Laura wonder if the idea of death has become too nonchalant to people living with type 1 diabetes. Out of Range After Dark used to be an exclusive show for our Fan Club members, but we’ve made it available to everyone and added it to Out of Range. Now by joining the Fan Club, you’ll get early access to all of our posts and podcasts, input on what we talk about next, bonus clips and outtakes, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, and monthly live video hangouts with the podcast creators and other Fan Club members. Unlike type 1 diabetes nonprofits, influencers, and other podcasts, Beta Cell is not funded by pharmaceutical companies, device manufacturers, or sponsored posts. We are able to keep our objectivity by relying on real people, like you, to help cover our costs. Help support our independent journalism and storytelling by joining the Fan Club.

    Out of Range #40: Back to the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 42:01


    Craig, James, and Laura look at the future of diabetes technology and advancements and wonder who in the community they will actually help. Things that get mentioned: Livongo ThinPump™ JDRF Board If you like Beta Cell, please share it with a friend. Someone you know with T1D, your doctor, or just your friends on Facebook. You never know who will appreciate it too. We'd love it if you'd write a review of Beta Cell on iTunes. Out of Range After Dark used to be an exclusive show for our Fan Club members, but we’ve made it available to everyone and added it to Out of Range. Now by joining the Fan Club, you’ll get early access to all of our posts and podcasts, input on what we talk about next, bonus clips and outtakes, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, and monthly live video hangouts with the podcast creators and other Fan Club members. Unlike type 1 diabetes nonprofits, influencers, and other podcasts, Beta Cell is not funded by pharmaceutical companies, device manufacturers, or sponsored posts. We are able to keep our objectivity by relying on real people, like you, to help cover our costs. Help support our independent journalism and storytelling by joining the Fan Club.

    3s 5: Growing Up Normal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 32:18


    Most of the dialogue about type 1 diabetes is between people who have it, but what about those close to us who are affected by T1D too, the endearingly nicknamed “Type 3s?” The 3s offers them the opportunity to join the conversation too through one-on-one interviews with the T1D in their life. Carol had all the responsibilities that a 13 month old brings when her daughter Kristi was diagnosed with type 1. She had to balance the management of Kristi's diabetes with letting her grow up feeling like a normal kid. 26 years after that diagnosis, Kristi interviewed her mom about how type 1 changed her life too. Support us by becoming a patron. Credit music: "You've Got A Friend" by Nina Ragonese

    The 3s #005: Growing Up Normal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 32:18


    Carol had all the responsibilities that a 13 month old brings when her daughter Kristi was diagnosed with type 1. She had to balance the management of Kristi's diabetes with letting her grow up feeling like a normal kid. 26 years after that diagnosis, Kristi interviewed her mom about how type 1 changed her life too.Hear even more by joining the Beta Cell Fan Club!Credit music: "You've Got A Friend" by Nina Ragonese See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Out of Range #39: Plus Diabetes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 22:44


    Following up on the Unthankful episode, Craig, James, and Laura talk about how they are unthankful for type 1 diabetes. Out of Range After Dark used to be an exclusive show for our Fan Club members, but we’ve made it available to everyone and added it to Out of Range. Now by joining the Fan Club, you’ll get early access to all of our posts and podcasts, input on what we talk about next, bonus clips and outtakes, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, and monthly live video hangouts with the podcast creators and other Fan Club members. Unlike type 1 diabetes nonprofits, influencers, and other podcasts, Beta Cell is not funded by pharmaceutical companies, device manufacturers, or sponsored posts. We are able to keep our objectivity by relying on real people, like you, to help cover our costs. Help support our independent journalism and storytelling by joining the Fan Club.

    Beta Cell #025: Unthankful

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 27:00


    It’s that time of year when we're told to think about the ways we’re thankful for type 1 diabetes. But we all have lots of stories of when we were “unthankful” for it. We asked our listeners to share some of theirs.Support the show by joining the Beta Cell Fan Club!This episode was brought to you by Companion Medical.Music by Purple Glitter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    OOR 26: Giving A Shit

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 34:06


    After a year and a half of recording Out of Range, what have Craig and Laura learned? Support Beta Cell on Patreon. This episode was brought to you by Companion Medical.

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