The original type 1 diabetes storytelling podcast.
Beta Cell Podcast
Beta Cell is a podcast network about people living with type 1 diabetes — interviews, op-eds, serialized stories, talk shows, and conversations with the loved ones who live alongside us. Hosted and produced by Craig Stubing.
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A Shot at Love with Nonprofit Insulin
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…
Battling Big Pharma
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…
Dexcom Stops Caring
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…
180 Decisions
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…
Gifts for Diabetics
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
Who is The Diabetes App?
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.
Letter of Resignation from Beyond Type 1 Leadership Council
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…
Sam Talbot and the Curious Case of the Donut Butt Plug
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…
The Bolus Trailer
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…
Diabetes in Gaza
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…
The Health Coach Hustle
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…
A Very Pharma Christmas
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.…
Ain't Got Wings
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.
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…
Update on "Broken Vials"
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…
Walking on Broken Vials
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…
Backstabbed
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:…
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…
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. Follow us on Facebook,…
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…
Loosening Up
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
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.
The Million Dollar Question
Craig, Laura, and (introducing) Paul contemplate how much they would sell out for. What's your price? Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
Getting Louder
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…
A Bitter Pill
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…
The Dynamic Duo
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…
Two For One
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,…
Diabetes Under Lockdown
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…
Overcoming Weakness
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…
Chasing Perfect
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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
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…
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…
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!
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
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…
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…
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…
Relationship Advice
You had me at A1C. Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
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
It Takes Two To Mango
Don't be scared, just be prepared! Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
How To Lose Weight With T1D
Aunt Laura crosses over from Thicker Than Water to tell Craig and Laura what to eat. Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
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…
Your Worst Enemy
"Do you know what the definition of insanity is?" Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
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…
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
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
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
A Diabetic Walks Into A Bar
But only after she waits in her car for 30 minutes. Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
Ready For Takeoff
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…
No Alternative
You live and then you die. Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
Stop Talking
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…
A New Tribe
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…
Oh Blank
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…
The Conspiracy
"Diabetes is why I have trust issues." Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
Symptoms
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…
The New Orleans Story
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…
Trailer
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.
An Easy Fix
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…
"Don't Get Political"
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.
New Year, Same Diabetes
The only constant is change. And diabetes. Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
Georgi Goldman
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…
Anastasia Brien
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…
Almost Famous
Craig gets into a magazine. Laura gets married and breaks up. Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
Cassidy Robinson
In the summer 2017, the non-profit Beyond Type 1 put together a team of 20 people with type 1 diabetes from around to world to bike from New York to San Francisco over 10 weeks in…
A Day in the Life of Craig
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…
Me, Myself & Diabetes
Laura considers one day, maybe, changing her lancet. Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
Just Eat It
This episode is free. The guacamole is extra. Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
A Curated Disease
The amount of listens will determine Craig and Laura’s self worth. Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
Not a Care in the World (Except Diabetes)
Craig: "So how do you deal with the fact that you're gonna have to keep doing this, probably, forever?" Laura: [Sigh] "Ummmm..." Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
Dave Holmes
As a 38 year old triathlete, Dave was confused when he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes just days after completing the 2009 New York City Marathon. Fast forward six years later,…
Hiding in Plain Site
Laura puts a Dexcom on her arm and goes grocery shopping. Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
TMI
Sometimes your CGM can give you too much information. Sometimes Craig and Laura do the same. Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
Love and Other Drugs (Like Insulin)
From first date through proposal, Craig and Laura discuss their dating experiences with diabetes. Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
Sharing Isn't Caring
On the first episode of Out of Range, Craig and Laura discuss the trend of sharing A1c results on social media and what, if any, the effect is. Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
Jasmine Fouts
As a kid, Jasmine hid the fact that she had T1D. She wasn't ashamed or afraid of being judged but was doing it so that other people wouldn't worry about her. She acted like she…
Deanna Paolantonio
After being diagnosed with T1D at 25 years old, Deanna had to figure out how to make it fit into her life of dance and fitness. She talks about finding a nurse who won’t hold her…
Will Pericak and Jordan Morris Talk T1D as Professional Athletes in Seattle
Will Pericak of the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks and Jordan Morris MLS player on the Seattle Sounders talk about not letting T1D stop them from playing and excelling at the sports they…
Type 1 Diabetes: Do You Ever Hit Your Stride?
Blogger and playwright Jessie Bear talks about how an initial diagnosis with type 2 diabetes 2 ½ years ago has taken her on a journey of self-discovery, self-love, and even…
Every Advance Counts: Lessening the Burden of T1D
On World Diabetes Day this special “T1D Looks Like Me” episode of Beta Cell, features JDRF Chief Mission Officer, Aaron Kowalski talking about the differences between type 1 and…
Sending Isa to School
In this first special “T1D Looks Like Me” episode of Beta Cell, Greg and Kristina Dooley, proud parents of six year old triplets, share their story of finding the right school for…
The First Year
In the first year of Beta Cell, we had conversations with some truly inspiring people living with type 1 diabetes. We recap some of our favorite moments to celebrate our first…
Grace Bonney
Grace Bonney is the founder of the popular design blog Design*Sponge. In January of 2016, at 35 years old, Grace was misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes. After several weeks of…
Trevor Torres
Trevor Torres was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in his freshman year of high school. He started calling himself the "Diabetes Evangelist" because he would always joke about how…
Libby Russell
Libby Russell was diagnosed at 17 years old in 2005. While being a teenage girl is already pretty hard, adding type 1 diabetes made it that much more complicated and she didn’t…
Robin Arzon
Robin Arzon is a corporate lawyer turned "Ambassador of Sweat." She is a running coach, cycling instructor, and ultra-marathoner. So it came as a shock when she was diagnosed with…
Jim Natal
Jim Natal was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 30 years old in 1978. 38 years later, he still struggles with maintaining the balance between controlling his diabetes and leading…
Cindy Goldstein
Like many people who develop type 1 diabetes later in life, Cindy Goldstein was initially diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. She struggled keeping her blood sugars under control…
Rachel Zinman
Rachel Zinman was diagnosed with Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA) at 48 years old. Being a yoga instructor for two decades, her diagnosis initially made her feel guilty…
Craig Stubing
At 13 years old, Craig Stubing started experiencing the symptoms of extremely high blood sugar. Without any experience with type 1 diabetes, his family mistook his symptoms as…
Amanda Bar
Amanda Bar was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was just 2 years old. Like many young people with T1D, she struggled with wanting to fit in with her friends who didn’t have…
Doris Gilbert
Doris Gilbert first learned about type 1 diabetes when her daughter Laurie was diagnosed in 1974. Years later, after looking at the blood work from her own physical, Doris…