Episodes
Published 03/04/24
Published 10/25/23
Published 03/03/22
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
Published 03/03/22
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
Published 01/26/22
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. Support Beta Cell by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/beta-cell
Published 09/23/21
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. 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...
Published 07/15/21
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 our work at patreon.com/betacell
Published 05/22/21
100 years after the discovery of insulin, stories of people falling through the gaps of 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
Published 05/03/21
Craig 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
Published 03/10/21
Craig 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 ResignationSierra Sandison's resignation podcast episode
Published 03/10/21
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. 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
Published 02/25/21
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. 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 resourcesHannah’s estimates on people impactedFair Warning’s article
Published 02/25/21
We 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
Published 02/18/21
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. 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.”...
Published 02/13/21
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. 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
Published 02/13/21
Diagnosed 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
Published 11/15/20
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.
Published 10/12/20
Craig, 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.
Published 09/09/20
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 betacellpodcast.com/fanclub.
Published 08/28/20
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. 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...
Published 08/17/20
We 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...
Published 06/21/20
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 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...
Published 05/18/20