Nonprofit pharmaceutical company Civica has released it's biosimilar version of Lantus long-acting insulin for $55 for a box of 5 pens—that's the list price it costs you to buy it without needing insurance, coupons, or patient assistance programs. We look at how a nonprofit business model can drastically lower prices for patients and governments. Things we talk about: More info about Civica insulin and CalRx Insulin CalRx Patient Advisory Council Charter Episode on insulin pricing Episode on co-...
Jan 21, 2026•29 min•Ep. 40
Diabetics are stuck in an abusive relationship with pharmaceutical corporations: if we try to fight to make insulin more affordable, they can simply stop distributing it, leaving us without the very thing we need to survive. We look back at the last decade of insulin access advocacy to see how advocates walk the line between progress and ruin. Things we talk about: Beta Cell Action T1International Support Beta Cell on Patreon ....
Mar 14, 2025•48 min•Ep. 39
Dexcom's new sensor replacement policy has shown what the company cares about most: your money. Things we mention: Dexcom's sensor replacement policy Comparison of G7 and Libre 3 Accuracy Write to your representatives about Dexcom's policy (from Beta Cell Action) Support Beta Cell on Patreon ....
Aug 26, 2024•12 min
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)...
Mar 04, 2024•6 min
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
Jan 17, 2024•5 min
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 .
Dec 28, 2023•5 min
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...
Dec 28, 2023•1 min
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...
Dec 27, 2023•6 min
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 .
Dec 27, 2023•5 min
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...
Oct 25, 2023•25 min•Ep. 38
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...
Mar 03, 2022•33 min•Ep. 37
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...
Jan 26, 2022•24 min•Ep. 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 .
Sep 23, 2021•20 min•Ep. 35
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
Jul 15, 2021
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 .
May 22, 2021•8 min•Ep. 34
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...
May 03, 2021•48 min•Ep. 33
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...
Mar 10, 2021•44 min
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...
Feb 25, 2021•31 min
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>
Feb 18, 2021•15 min•Ep. 32
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...
Feb 13, 2021•27 min
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
Nov 16, 2020•23 min
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.
Oct 12, 2020•6 min
Craig, Laura, and (introducing) Paul contemplate how much they would sell out for. What's your price? Support Beta Cell on Patreon .
Sep 09, 2020•35 min
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 .
Aug 28, 2020•27 min•Ep. 31
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...
Aug 17, 2020•49 min
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 Coronavi...
May 18, 2020•35 min•Ep. 30
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 ....
May 11, 2020•35 min•Ep. 29
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 ....
Apr 17, 2020•33 min•Ep. 28
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...
Apr 15, 2020•35 min•Ep. 27
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 ....
Apr 14, 2020•34 min•Ep. 26
