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Thicker Than Water
by Beta Cell Podcast
Thicker Than Water follows Laura developing type 1 diabetes at 60 years old. This show is the first time a journey starting from initial symptoms and diagnosis has been documented. We learn in real-time how Laura has to adjust her life to handle this complicated, chronic, potentially life-threatening, and ever-changing disease. Thicker Than Water is a show from Beta Cell Podcast, hosted by Craig Stubing.
Episodes
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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. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter...
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14: Loosening Up
In this episode, Aunt Laura's new endocrinologist decides to mix things up. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese
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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. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese
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12: The Seven Stages
In this episode, we look back at the first six months after Aunt Laura was diagnosed. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese
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11: An Extra Unit
In this episode, Aunt Laura gives an extra unit of insulin for the first time. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese Things that get mentioned: Betty Crocker Diabetes Cookbook The Type 1...
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10: The Joke
In this episode, Aunt Laura hears her first diabetes joke since being diagnosed herself. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese
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9: The A1C
In this episode, Aunt Laura sees her endocrinologist for the first time since being diagnosed. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese
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8: Unfollowed
In this episode, Aunt Laura tries to figure out how the Diabetes Online Community fits into her life. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese
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7: The Good, the Bad and the Dexcom
In this episode, Aunt Laura finally gets her own Dexcom. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese
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6: The Trip
In this episode, Craig meets Laura in Arizona to give her a Dexcom. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese
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5: Ready For Takeoff
Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 60 years old, we follow the story of Craig’s Aunt Laura in real time, week by week. In this episode, Laura is preparing for her week long vacation in Arizona. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell...
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4: Stop Talking
In this episode, just three weeks after being diagnosed, Laura is already trying to find the balance of how much she should be talking about diabetes. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese
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3: A New Tribe
In this episode, one week after her diagnosis, Laura starts to adjust to her new life with type 1 diabetes. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese
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2: Oh Blank
Laura has been waiting a week for the test results that will show if she has type 1 or type 2 diabetes. She finally gets them. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese
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1: Symptoms
In February 2019, Laura was feeling weird and went to her doctor to see what was wrong. After testing a fasting blood sugar of 300, they knew she had a type of diabetes but weren't sure which yet. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at...
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Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 60 years old, we follow the story of Craig’s Aunt Laura in real time, week by week.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Thicker Than Water follows Laura developing type 1 diabetes at 60 years old. This show is the first time a journey starting from initial symptoms and diagnosis has been documented. We learn in real-time how Laura has to adjust her life to handle this complicated, chronic, potentially life-threatening, and ever-changing disease. Thicker Than Water is a show from Beta Cell Podcast, hosted by Craig Stubing.
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Thicker Than Water follows Laura developing type 1 diabetes at 60 years old. This show is the first time a journey starting from initial symptoms and diagnosis has been documented. We learn in real-time how Laura has to adjust her life to handle this complicated, chronic, potentially...
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