Beta Cell
Politikk og nyheterSamfunnBeta 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.
Siste episoder av Beta Cell podcast
- 39: Battling Big Pharma (00:47:54)
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.
- The Bolus 3: Dexcom Stops Caring (00:11:59)
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.
- The Bolus 2: 180 Decisions (00:05:48)
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)
- The Bolus 1: Gifts for Diabetics (00:04:51)
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
- The Bolus: Who is The Diabetes App? (00:05:22)
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.
- The Bolus: Letter of Resignation from Beyond Type 1 Leadership Council (00:01:07)
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
- The Bolus: Sam Talbot and the Curious Case of the Donut Butt Plug (00:06:16)
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
- The Bolus Trailer (00:05:00)
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.
- 38: Diabetes in Gaza (00:25:26)
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
- 37: The Heath Coach Hustle (00:32:49)
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
- 36: A Very Pharma Christmas (00:24:22)
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
- 35: Ain't Got Wings (00:19:36)
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.
- TTW 15: Leap of Faith (00:00:00)
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
- 34: Update on "Broken Vials" (00:07:58)
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.
- 33: Walking on Broken Vials (00:48:13)
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
- OOR 32: Backstabbed (00:44:04)
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
- OOR 31: Blocked in Montana (00:31:19)
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
- 32: Opportunity Disparities (00:14:41)
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>
- OOR 30: Dexcom Fumbles (00:27:05)
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
- TTW 14: Loosening Up (00:23:27)
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 (00:05:38)
Introducing a new kind of type 1 diabetes nonprofit.Find out more at betacellfoundation.orgRegister here to join our info session on Wednesday, October 14th at 5 pm PT.
- OOR 29: The Million Dollar Question (00:34:44)
Craig, Laura, and (introducing) Paul contemplate how much they would sell out for. What's your price? Support Beta Cell on Patreon.
- 31: Getting Louder (00:26:41)
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.
- OOR 28: A Bitter Pill (00:49:12)
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
- 30: The Dynamic Duo (00:34:36)
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 Coronavirus information page.