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A show about people living with type 1 diabetes.
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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)
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
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.
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
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

The Bolus Trailer

2023-12-2705:00

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

38: Diabetes in Gaza

2023-10-2525:26

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
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
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

35: Ain't Got Wings

2021-09-2319:36

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.
TTW 15: Leap of Faith

TTW 15: Leap of Faith

2021-07-15--:--

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 Me” by Nina Ragonese
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.
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 Beyond Type 1’s Testimony on LD673 Craig’s Resignation from Beyond Type 1’s Leadership Council
OOR 32: Backstabbed

OOR 32: Backstabbed

2021-03-1044:04

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
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 people impacted Fair Warning’s article
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>
OOR 30: Dexcom Fumbles

OOR 30: Dexcom Fumbles

2021-02-1327:05

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. 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
TTW 14: Loosening Up

TTW 14: Loosening Up

2020-11-1623:27

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
Building Community

Building Community

2020-10-1205:38

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