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Beta Cell
by Beta Cell Podcast
Beta Cell is a show about people living with type 1 diabetes. It's the original diabetes storytelling podcast that covers an array of relevant and timely issues through interviews and discussions with diabetics. Host Craig Stubing draws on his over two decades with type 1 diabetes to show how it impacts our lives and how our lives impact it.
Episodes
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40: A Shot at Love with Nonprofit Insulin
Nonprofit pharmaceutical company Civica has released it's biosimilar version of Lantus long-acting insulin for $55 for a box of 5 pens—that's the list price it costs you to buy it without needing insurance, coupons, or patient assistance programs. We look at how a nonprofit business model can...
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39: Battling Big Pharma
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...
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The Bolus 3: Dexcom Stops Caring
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...
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The Bolus 2: 180 Decisions
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)
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The Bolus 1: Gifts for Diabetics
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
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The Bolus: Who is The Diabetes App?
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.
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The Bolus: Letter of Resignation from Beyond Type 1 Leadership Council
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 and Hannah discuss Beyond Type 1...
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The Bolus: Sam Talbot and the Curious Case of the Donut Butt Plug
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 and Hannah discuss Beyond Type 1...
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The Bolus Trailer
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.
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38: Diabetes in Gaza
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: [email protected] Beta Cell Foundation Beta Cell Action
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37: The Health Coach Hustle
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...
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36: A Very Pharma Christmas
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 Contact your representatives
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35: Ain't Got Wings
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.
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TTW 15: Leap of Faith
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. Support Beta Cell on Patreon. Credit music: “Lean On…
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34: Update on "Broken Vials"
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 us with a tip or on Patreon.
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33: Walking on Broken Vials
100 years after the discovery of insulin, stories of people falling through the gaps in American healthcare. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Leave us a tip. Support our work on Patreon. Things we mention: Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act Maine Senate Bill 673...
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OOR 32: Backstabbed
Craig and Hannah discuss how Beyond Type 1 accepting money from insulin makers caused him to resign from their Leadership Council. Support Beta Cell on Patreon. Things we mention: Craig's Letter of Resignation Sierra Sandison's resignation podcast episode
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OOR 31: Blocked in Montana
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. Support Beta Cell on Patreon. Things we mention: Read more about co-pay cap laws Hannah’s estimates on...
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32: Opportunity Disparities
We talked to Ashley Butler, Ph.D. about her co-authored paper <u>Type 1 Diabetes Self‐Management Behaviors among Emerging Adults: Racial/Ethnic Differences</u>. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at <u>patreon.com/betacell</u>
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OOR 30: Dexcom Fumbles
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. Support Beta Cell on Patreon. Things we mention: Hannah's viral...
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TTW 14: Loosening Up
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
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Building Community
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.
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OOR 29: The Million Dollar Question
Craig, Laura, and (introducing) Paul contemplate how much they would sell out for. What's your price? Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
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31: Getting Louder
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...
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OOR 28: A Bitter Pill
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…
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30: The Dynamic Duo
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...
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29: Two For One
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...
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28: Diabetes Under Lockdown
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...
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27: Overcoming Weakness
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...
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26: Chasing Perfect
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...
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3s 6: Achieving Our Goals
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...
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OOR 27: Quarantined (And It Feels So Good)
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'...
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TTW 13: Time Flies When You Have Diabetes
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
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3s 5: Growing Up Normal
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...
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25: Unthankful
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...
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OOR 26: Giving A Shit
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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24: Matt Vande Vegte
Matt was on the varsity rowing team at San Diego State University when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. A year and a half later, his little sister was diagnosed with type 1 as well. Looking to help people with diabetes live healthy lives, Matt and his wife started FTF Warrior, an online...
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23: Jordan Laiche
After he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Jordan started playing hockey to force himself to keep his blood sugars controlled. Even though the adrenaline of games made his blood sugars skyrocket, he found that playing was the only time he was able to stop worrying about diabetes. In 2017…
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3s 4: The Luxury of Forgetting
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.…
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OOR 25: Endgame
Craig, James, and Laura wonder how much diabetes is too much diabetes. Support Beta Cell on Patreon. This episode was brought to you by Companion Medical.
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OOR 24: Live from Los Angeles
Brec Bassinger, Jennifer Stone, and Andrew Slyfox joined Craig and Laura in front of a live audience in Los Angeles along with an opening by Dave Holmes and a musical performance by Nina Ragonese. Support Beta Cell on Patreon. This live show was made possible with the support of Presenting…
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TTW 12: The Seven Stages
In this episode, we look back at the first six months after Aunt Laura was diagnosed. Support Beta Cell on Patreon. Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese
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OOR 23: The Shame of Diabetes (Part 1)
Craig and Laura try to figure out why high blood sugars feel like such a failure. Listen to Part 2 on our Patreon! Things that get mentioned: Glycated haemoglobin A1c as a risk factor of cardiovascular outcomes and all-cause mortality in diabetic and non-diabetic populations Hypoglycemia: The...
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TTW 11: An Extra Unit
In this episode, Aunt Laura gives an extra unit of insulin for the first time. Support Beta Cell on Patreon. Things that get mentioned: Betty Crocker Diabetes Cookbook The Type 1 Diabetes Cookbook The Sweet Life: Diabetes without Boundaries Understanding Food Nutrition Labels Credit music: “Lean…
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OOR 22: The Little Things (Part 1)
Feeling overwhelmed by type 1 diabetes? Craig and Laura share their tips and tricks for just six easy payments of $99.99! Listen to Part 2 on our Patreon!
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TTW 10: The Joke
In this episode, Aunt Laura hears her first diabetes joke since being diagnosed herself. Support Beta Cell on Patreon. Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese
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OOR 21: Work It (Part 1)
You need to work to pay for insulin, but you need insulin to be able to work. Listen to Part 2 on our Patreon! Things that get mentioned: US Army Soldiers With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
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22: Abbey Brau
Abbey had been a competitive swimmer in high school, but after she was diagnosed with type 1 at 22 years old, it took a while to relearn how to swim, not to mention live life normally, again. But when the non-profit Beyond Type 1 was putting together a team of 20 people with type 1 diabetes to…
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OOR 20: Take A Hike
Dave Holmes and James Mansfield stop by the studio to discuss the mental gymnastics of living with type 1 diabetes. Plus Dave tries Afrezza while on the air. Support Beta Cell on Patreon. Things that get mentioned: Just Between Us Episode 17 Dave's Beta Cell interview Jerry How to Survive...
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OOR 19: Relationship Advice
You had me at A1C. Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Beta Cell is a show about people living with type 1 diabetes. It's the original diabetes storytelling podcast that covers an array of relevant and timely issues through interviews and discussions with diabetics. Host Craig Stubing draws on his over two decades with type 1 diabetes to show how it impacts our lives and how our lives impact it.
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