The 3s

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? Join the Beta Cell Fan ClubLeave Beta Cell a reviewSubscribe to the newsletter Credit music: "You've Got A Friend" by Nina Ragonese

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

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 the opportunity for them to join the conversation too in one-on-one interviews with the T1D in their life. Dav met Rachell after she was diagnosed with type 1, so he's had to play catchup with both learning about what the disease is and how he fits into her life with it. He's constantly trying to find the balance between letting her manage the disease herself and knowing when she needs his help. Hear even more by joining the Beta Cell Fan Club! This episode was brought to you by Companion Medical. Credit music: "You've Got A Friend" by Nina Ragonese

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 the opportunity for them to join the conversation too in one-on-one interviews with the T1D in their life. Blanca and Luis met in their home country of Venezuela eight years ago but, after moving to Florida, Blanca started exhibiting symptoms of high blood sugar. She was initially misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes but, when her blood sugars stayed high, she did some research and figured out she probably had LADA: latent autoimmune diabetes in adults. You can support Beta Cell show on our Patreon! Credit music: "You've Got A Friend" by Nina Ragonese

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 the opportunity for them to join the conversation too in one-on-one interviews with the T1D in their life. Courtney was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 15 years old and Kevin, her friend at the time and now husband, was there for her diagnosis too. You can support The 3s and every Beta Cell show on our Patreon! Credit music: "You've Got A Friend" by Nina Ragonese

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?” In the third show from Beta Cell, The 3s offers the opportunity for them to join the conversation too in one-on-one interviews with the T1D in their life.In this episode, Craig (T1D) interviews his friend Venus after she wore a Dexcom for 20 days about the surprising, and not so surprising, things she learned along the way.Credit music: "Stayin' Alive" by Say Lou Lou