Beta Cell

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.

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 that get mentioned: Beyond Type 1's Funding Model  Sam Talbot tweets  Beta Cell's Instagram discussion

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 JDRF's Coronavirus information page.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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 corporations. Help us by joining our Fan Club. Subscribe to our newsletter. Stay up to date with JDRF's Coronavirus information page.

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 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.

Most of the dialogue about type 1 diabetes is between people who have it, but what about those close to us who are affected by T1D too, the endearingly nicknamed “Type 3s?” The 3s offers them the opportunity to join the conversation too through one-on-one interviews with the T1D in their life. 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 better coach for Roz, but to be more empathetic towards all of his clients. Support us by becoming a patron. Credit music: "You've Got A Friend" by Nina Ragonese

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' Must Prepare for COVID-19 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Data

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

Most of the dialogue about type 1 diabetes is between people who have it, but what about those close to us who are affected by T1D too, the endearingly nicknamed “Type 3s?” The 3s offers them the opportunity to join the conversation too through one-on-one interviews with the T1D in their life. 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 changed her life too. Support us by becoming a patron. Credit music: "You've Got A Friend" by Nina Ragonese

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 to you by Companion Medical. Music by Purple Glitter.

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.

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 health coaching company focused on fitness, nutrition, and mindset coaching.Hear bonus clipsby joining the Beta Cell Fan Club!This episode was brought to you by Companion Medical.Music by Purple Glitter.

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, Jordan biked across the country with Beyond Type 1's Bike Beyond team. Since then, he’s continued to find new ways to push himself even further.Hear even more Beta Cell by joining the Fan Club!This episode was brought to you by Companion Medical.Music by Purple Glitter.

Most of the dialogue about type 1 diabetes is between people who have it, but what about those close to us who are affected by T1D too, the endearingly nicknamed “Type 3s?” The 3s offers them the opportunity to join the conversation too through one-on-one interviews with the T1D in their life. 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. Support us by becoming a patron. Credit music: "You've Got A Friend" by Nina Ragonese This episode was brought to you by Companion Medical.

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.

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 Sponsor Companion Medical along with sponsors MyID, Sugar Medical, Glucose SOS, and Genteel.

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

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 neglected complication