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Beta Cell

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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 diabetics. Host Craig Stubing draws on his over two decades with type 1 diabetes to show how it impacts our lives and how our lives impact it.
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Episodes

3s 6: Achieving Our Goals

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 Beta Cell on Patreon . Credit music: "You've Got A Friend" by Nina Ragonese...

Mar 30, 202032 min

OOR 27: Quarantined (And It Feels So Good)

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...

Mar 18, 202019 min

TTW 13: Time Flies When You Have Diabetes

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

Mar 09, 202015 min

3s 5: Growing Up Normal

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 Beta Cell on Patreon . Credit music: "You've Got A Friend" by Nina Ragonese

Jan 13, 202032 min

25: Unthankful

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.

Dec 16, 201927 minEp. 25

OOR 26: Giving A Shit

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 .

Dec 02, 201934 min

24: Matt Vande Vegte

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 clips by joining the Beta Cell Fan Club ! This episode was brought to you by Companion Medical . Music by Purple Glitt...

Nov 18, 201923 minEp. 24

23: Jordan Laiche

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...

Nov 04, 201918 minEp. 23

3s 4: The Luxury of Forgetting

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 Beta Cell on Patreon . Credit music: "You've Got A Friend" by Nina Ragonese This episode was brought to you by Companion Medical....

Oct 21, 201927 min

OOR 25: Endgame

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 .

Oct 14, 201936 min

OOR 24: Live from Los Angeles

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 ....

Sep 30, 20191 hr 16 min

TTW 12: The Seven Stages

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

Sep 23, 201916 min

OOR 23: The Shame of Diabetes (Part 1)

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...

Sep 02, 201932 min

TTW 11: An Extra Unit

In this episode, Aunt Laura gives an extra unit of insulin for the first time. Support Beta Cell on Patreon . Things that get mentioned: Betty Crocker Diabetes Cookbook The Type 1 Diabetes Cookbook The Sweet Life: Diabetes without Boundaries Understanding Food Nutrition Labels Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese...

Aug 26, 201914 min

OOR 22: The Little Things (Part 1)

Feeling overwhelmed by type 1 diabetes? Craig and Laura share their tips and tricks for just six easy payments of $99.99! Listen to Part 2 on our Patreon !

Aug 19, 201937 min

TTW 10: The Joke

In this episode, Aunt Laura hears her first diabetes joke since being diagnosed herself. Support Beta Cell on Patreon . Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese

Aug 12, 201914 min

OOR 21: Work It (Part 1)

You need to work to pay for insulin, but you need insulin to be able to work. Listen to Part 2 on our Patreon ! Things that get mentioned: US Army Soldiers With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Aug 05, 201931 min

22: Abbey Brau

Abbey had been a competitive swimmer in high school, but after she was diagnosed with type 1 at 22 years old, it took a while to relearn how to swim, not to mention live life normally, again. But when the non-profit Beyond Type 1 was putting together a team of 20 people with type 1 diabetes to bike from New York to San Francisco in the summer of 2017, Abbey signed up. When that was over, she looked for something even harder.

Jul 29, 201928 minEp. 22

OOR 20: Take A Hike

Dave Holmes and James Mansfield stop by the studio to discuss the mental gymnastics of living with type 1 diabetes. Plus Dave tries Afrezza while on the air. Support Beta Cell on Patreon . Things that get mentioned: Just Between Us Episode 17 Dave's Beta Cell interview Jerry How to Survive Snake Season, Even if You Get Bitten...

Jul 22, 201951 min

TTW 9: The A1C

In this episode, Aunt Laura sees her endocrinologist for the first time since being diagnosed. Support Beta Cell on Patreon . Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese

Jul 08, 201912 min

3s 3: Cheating On My Wife (With Junk Food)

Blanca and Luis met in their home country of Venezuela eight years ago but, after moving to Florida, Blanca started exhibiting symptoms of high blood sugar. She was initially misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes but, when her blood sugars stayed high, she did some research and figured out she probably had LADA: latent autoimmune diabetes in adults. Support Beta Cell on Patreon . Credit music: "You've Got A Friend" by Nina Ragonese

May 27, 201922 min

OOR 16: Your Worst Enemy

"Do you know what the definition of insanity is?" Support Beta Cell on Patreon .

May 20, 201945 min

21: Lisa Hepner

Lisa Hepner was studying abroad at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. While she never hid the fact that she had T1D, she didn't open up about it until she met her husband. With his encouragement, they started working on the documentary film The Human Trial . You can support Beta Cell on Patreon !

May 13, 201917 minEp. 21

TTW 8: Unfollowed

In this episode, Aunt Laura tries to figure out how the Diabetes Online Community fits into her life. Support Beta Cell on Patreon . Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese

May 10, 201918 min

TTW 7: The Good, the Bad and the Dexcom

In this episode, Aunt Laura finally gets her own Dexcom.Notes go here Support Beta Cell on Patreon . Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese

May 04, 201915 min

TTW 6: The Trip

In this episode, Craig meets Laura in Arizona to give her a Dexcom. Support Beta Cell on Patreon . Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese

Apr 21, 201912 min
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