Beta Cell
316 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsBeta 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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The Bolus 2: 180 Decisions
March 04, 2024 15:00 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBYou 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
January 17, 2024 15:00 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBAre 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?
December 28, 2023 01:31 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBTurns 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
December 28, 2023 00:39 - 1 minute - 1.06 MBBeyond 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
December 27, 2023 22:39 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBSam 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
December 27, 2023 21:02 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBA 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
October 25, 2023 13:35 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBWhat 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
37: The Diabetes Library
March 03, 2022 08:01 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThere 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
January 26, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBWe 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
September 23, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThe 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
July 15, 2021 07:00 - 33.6 MBWhen 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...
TTW 15: Leap of Faith
July 15, 2021 07:00 - 33.6 MBWhen 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 Me” by Nina Ragonese
34: Update on "Broken Vials"
May 22, 2021 14:58 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBA 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.
Beta Cell #34: Update on "Broken Vials"
May 22, 2021 14:58 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBA 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
33: Walking on Broken Vials
May 03, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB100 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 Beyond Type 1’s Testimony on LD673 Craig’s Resignation from Beyond Type 1’s Leadership Council
Beta Cell #33: Walking on Broken Vials
May 03, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB100 years after the discovery of insulin, stories of people falling through the gaps in 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
OOR 32: Backstabbed
March 10, 2021 17:14 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBCraig 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
Out of Range #50: Backstabbed
March 10, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBCraig 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
March 10, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBCraig 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 Resignation Sierra Sandison's resignation podcast episode
OOR 31: Blocked in Montana
February 25, 2021 17:12 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBWhen 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 people impacted Fair Warning’s article
Blocked in Montana
February 25, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBWhen 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 resources Hannah’s estimates on people impacted Fair Warning’s article
Out of Range #49: Blocked in Montana
February 25, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBWhen 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
32: Opportunity Disparities
February 18, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBWe 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>
Beta Cell #32: Opportunity Disparities
February 18, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBWe 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
OOR 30: Dexcom Fumbles
February 13, 2021 17:05 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBSuper 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 insulin inflation rate chart. Esquire, “Nick Jonas's Super Bowl Ad Raises Important Questions. Some Are Uncomfortable.” by Dave Holmes
Out of Range #48: Dexcom Fumbles
February 13, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBSuper 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...
Dexcom Fumbles
February 13, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBSuper 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
November 16, 2020 00:52 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIn 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
November 15, 2020 23:42 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBDiagnosed 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
October 12, 2020 21:58 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBIntroducing 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
September 09, 2020 14:58 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBCraig, 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
September 09, 2020 14:58 - 34 minutes - 32 MBCraig, Laura, and (introducing) Paul contemplate how much they would sell out for. What's your price? Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
31: Getting Louder
August 28, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWhen 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.
Beta Cell #31: Getting Louder
August 28, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWhen 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
August 17, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBCraig, 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
August 17, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBCraig, 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 fi...
After Dark #18: Finding Balance
June 21, 2020 03:00 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBWe 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. After Dark used to be an exclusive show for our Fan Club members, but we’ve made it available to everyone. 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 crea...
Out of Range #45: Finding Balance
June 21, 2020 03:00 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBWe 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...
Beta Cell #30: The Dynamic Duo
May 18, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBBrec 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 Cor...
30: The Dynamic Duo
May 18, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBBrec 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 Cor...
Lunch Break #5: The Dynamic Duo
May 18, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBBrec 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 Cor...
Beta Cell #29: Two For One
May 11, 2020 15:41 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBKeary 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.
29: Two For One
May 11, 2020 15:41 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBKeary 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.
Lunch Break #4: Two For One
May 11, 2020 15:41 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBKeary 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.
28: Diabetes Under Lockdown
April 17, 2020 00:02 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBSarah 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.
Lunch Break #3: Diabetes Under Lockdown
April 17, 2020 00:02 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBSarah 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.
Beta Cell #28: Diabetes Under Lockdown
April 17, 2020 00:02 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBSarah 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.
Lunch Break #2: Overcoming Weakness
April 15, 2020 16:44 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBIn 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 Holmes Beta Cell is supported by listeners, not corporatio...
27: Overcoming Weakness
April 15, 2020 16:44 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBIn 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 Holmes Beta Cell is supported by listeners, not corporatio...
Beta Cell #27: Overcoming Weakness
April 15, 2020 16:44 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBIn 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 Holmes Beta Cell is supported by listeners, not corporatio...