Beta Cell

By Beta Cell Podcast

Beta 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... more

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How many episodes does Beta Cell have?

The podcast currently has 117 episodes available.

Beta Cell episodes:

September 23, 2021 35: Ain't Got Wings
The untold story of pilots with type 1 diabetes.
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July 15, 2021 Thicker Than Water #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.
Listen to all of Thicker Than Water by subscribing on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or wherever else podcasts are found.
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Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese
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25min
May 22, 2021 34: Update on "Broken Vials"
A short update on Maine bill LD 673, An Act to Create the Insulin Safety Net Program.
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8min
May 03, 202133: Walking on Broken Vials
100 years after the discovery of insulin, stories of people falling through the gaps in American healthcare.
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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
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49min
March 10, 2021Out of Range #50: Backstabbed
Craig and Hannah discuss how Beyond Type 1 accepting money from insulin makers caused him to resign from their Leadership Council.
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Things we mention:
Craig's Letter of Resignation

Sierra Sandison's resignation podcast episode
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45min
February 25, 2021Out of Range #49: Blocked in Montana
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.
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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
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32min
February 18, 2021 32: Opportunity Disparities
We talked to Ashley Butler, Ph.D. about her co-authored paper Type 1 Diabetes Self‐Management Behaviors among Emerging Adults: Racial/Ethnic Differences.
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15min
February 13, 2021Out of Range #48: Dexcom Fumbles
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.
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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
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28min
November 15, 2020 Thicker Than Water #14: Loosening Up
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.
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Credit music: "Lean On Me" by Nina Ragonese
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24min
October 12, 2020 Building Community
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.
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6min

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How many episodes does Beta Cell have?

The podcast currently has 117 episodes available.

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