Beta Cell Podcast

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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TTW 9: The A1C 08.07.2019 12:09

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

OOR 18: It Takes Two To Mango 01.07.2019 52:38

Don't be scared, just be prepared! Support Beta Cell on Patreon .

OOR 17: How To Lose Weight With T1D 10.06.2019 51:58

Aunt Laura crosses over from Thicker Than Water to tell Craig and Laura what to eat. Support Beta Cell on Patreon .

3s 3: Cheating On My Wife (With Junk Food) 27.05.2019 22:17

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: "Y...

OOR 16: Your Worst Enemy 20.05.2019 45:04

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

21: Lisa Hepner 13.05.2019 16:53

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 !

TTW 8: Unfollowed 10.05.2019 17:55

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

TTW 7: The Good, the Bad and the Dexcom 04.05.2019 14:47

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

TTW 6: The Trip 21.04.2019 12:03

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

OOR 15: A Diabetic Walks Into A Bar 15.04.2019 27:52

But only after she waits in her car for 30 minutes. Support Beta Cell on Patreon .

TTW 5: Ready For Takeoff 10.04.2019 10:40

Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 60 years old, we follow the story of Craig’s Aunt Laura in real time, week by week. In this episode, Laura is preparing for her week long vacation in Arizona. Support Beta Cell on Patreon . Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese

OOR 14: No Alternative 02.04.2019 30:47

You live and then you die. Support Beta Cell on Patreon .

TTW 4: Stop Talking 28.03.2019 14:16

In this episode, just three weeks after being diagnosed, Laura is already trying to find the balance of how much she should be talking about diabetes. Support Beta Cell on Patreon . Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese

TTW 3: A New Tribe 20.03.2019 15:07

In this episode, one week after her diagnosis, Laura starts to adjust to her new life with type 1 diabetes. Support Beta Cell on Patreon . Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese

TTW 2: Oh Blank 19.03.2019 15:46

Laura has been waiting a week for the test results that will show if she has type 1 or type 2 diabetes. She finally gets them. Support Beta Cell on Patreon . Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese

OOR 13: The Conspiracy 18.03.2019 35:00

"Diabetes is why I have trust issues." Support Beta Cell on Patreon .

TTW 1: Symptoms 11.03.2019 19:13

In February 2019, Laura was feeling weird and went to her doctor to see what was wrong. After testing a fasting blood sugar of 300, they knew she had a type of diabetes but weren't sure which yet. Support Beta Cell on Patreon .

3s 2: The New Orleans Story 03.03.2019 1:12:45

Courtney was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 15 years old and Kevin, her friend at the time and now husband, was there for her diagnosis too. Support Beta Cell on Patreon . Credit music: "You've Got A Friend" by Nina Ragonese

TTW: Trailer 24.02.2019 0:59

Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 60 years old, we follow the story of Craig’s Aunt Laura in real time, week by week. Support Beta Cell on Patreon .

OOR 12: An Easy Fix 12.02.2019 29:57

There are 42 factors that affect your blood sugar. Craig and Laura see how many they can hit in 30 minutes. Support Beta Cell on Patreon . Things we mention in this episode: Beta Cell #9: Trevor Torres 42 Factors That Affect Blood Glucose

OOR 11: "Don't Get Political" 27.01.2019 56:20

In this episode of Out of Range, Craig and Laura do exactly what their listeners tell them not to do. Support Beta Cell on Patreon .

OOR 10: New Year, Same Diabetes 14.01.2019 1:01:07

The only constant is change. And diabetes. Support Beta Cell on Patreon .

20: Georgi Goldman 20.10.2018 32:40

Georgi Goldman, a documentary and television producer, talks about camps, knishes, and what happens if you're certified to scuba dive, but afraid the dive shop won't let you go because you have type 1 diabetes. She had a great time diving off a small island in the Philippines, but a terrible time in a hospital on that same small island.

19: Anastasia Brien 08.10.2018 22:42

When you think of genes, you usually think of parents passing things down to their children. But what would happen if it went the other direction? Anastasia talks about her daughter Delilah's T1D diagnosis when she was five years old and then her own less than a year later.

OOR 9: Almost Famous 21.09.2018 59:34

Craig gets into a magazine. Laura gets married and breaks up. Support Beta Cell on Patreon .