Podcasts by Beta Cell

The 3s #3: Cheating On My Wife (With Junk Food) from 2019-05-27T07:00:50

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&...

Out of Range #20: Your Worst Enemy from 2019-05-20T12:00:52

"Do you know what the definition of insanity is?"

21: Lisa Hepner from 2019-05-13T12:00:54

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...

Beta Cell #21: Lisa Hepner from 2019-05-13T12:00:54

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...

Thicker Than Water #8: Unfollowed from 2019-05-10T13:00:36

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, Aunt Laura tries to figure out how the Diabetes Online Comm...

Thicker Than Water #7: The Good, the Bad and the Dexcom from 2019-05-04T13:04:18

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, Aunt Laura finally gets her own Dexcom.

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Thicker Than Water #6: The Trip from 2019-04-22T01:04:29

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, Craig meets Laura in Arizona to give her a Dexcom.

Out of Range #19: Just Be Smart from 2019-04-18T19:00

Our most requested topic ever is finally discussed: drinking with diabetes. Plus the very first "Quick Tips with Craig and Laura."

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Out of Range #18: A Diabetic Walks Into A Bar from 2019-04-15T07:00:25

But only after she waits in her car for 30 minutes.

Thicker Than Water #5: Ready For Takeoff from 2019-04-11T02:45:55

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. Listen

Out of Range #17: Advocating from 2019-04-04T19:00

Does having T1D make you an advocate for the disease even if you're not advocating for it?

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Out of Range #16: No Alternative from 2019-04-02T16:37:08

You live and then you die.

Thicker Than Water #4: Stop Talking from 2019-03-28T13:53:45

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, just three weeks after being diagnosed, Laura is already tr...

Thicker Than Water #3: A New Tribe from 2019-03-21T06:21:05

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, one week after her diagnosis, Laura starts to adjust to her...

Out of Range #15: Whiteabetes from 2019-03-20T19:00

The T1D online community, especially on Instagram, is predominantly white, middle class, and female. What does that mean and what can we do about it?

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Thicker Than Water #2: Oh Blank from 2019-03-19T07:00

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.

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Out of Range #14: The Conspiracy from 2019-03-18T02:36:39

"Diabetes is why I have trust issues."

Thicker Than Water #1: Symptoms from 2019-03-11T07:01:35

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 ye...

The 3s #2: The New Orleans Story from 2019-03-04T04:03:22

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 offer...

Out of Range #13: To Excuse or Not To Excuse from 2019-02-28T19:00

In our first episode of After Dark, Craig, Laura, and (for the first time ever) James, talk about when they use diabetes as an excuse.

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Thicker Than Water Trailer from 2019-02-25T02:26:33

Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 60 years old, we follow the story of Craig’s Aunt Laura in real time, week by week. Listen to Thicker Than Water in your Beta Cell podcast feed. Coming soon. Listen

Out of Range #12: An Easy Fix from 2019-02-12T05:04:36

There are 42 factors that affect your blood sugar. Craig and Laura see how many they can hit in 30 minutes.

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Out of Range #11: "Don't Get Political" from 2019-01-27T22:06:36

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

Out of Range #10: New Year, Same Diabetes from 2019-01-14T05:05:35

The only constant is change. And diabetes.

Beta Cell #20: Georgi Goldman from 2018-10-20T04:20:59

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 ...

20: Georgi Goldman from 2018-10-20T04:20:59

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 ...

Beta Cell #19: Anastasia Brien from 2018-10-08T00:33:03

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 T1...

19: Anastasia Brien from 2018-10-08T00:33:03

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 T1...

Out of Range #9: Almost Famous from 2018-09-21T01:12:01

Craig gets into a magazine. Laura gets married and breaks up.

Beta Cell #18: Cassidy Robinson from 2018-09-03T23:26:16

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 an effort to r...

18: Cassidy Robinson from 2018-09-03T23:26:16

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 an effort to r...

The 3s #1: A Day in the Life of Craig from 2018-09-01T14:15:43

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?” In the third show fro...

Out of Range #8: Me, Myself & Diabetes from 2018-08-24T17:14:45

Laura considers one day, maybe, changing her lancet.

Out of Range #7: Just Eat It from 2018-07-28T04:24:33

This episode is free. The guacamole is extra.

Out of Range #6: A Curated Disease from 2018-07-13T02:29:17

The amount of listens will determine Craig and Laura’s self worth.

Out of Range #5: Not a Care in the World (Except Diabetes) from 2018-06-22T03:43:25

Craig: "So how do you deal with the fact that you're gonna have to keep doing this, probably, forever?"

Laura: [Sigh] "Ummmm..."

Beta Cell #17: Dave Holmes from 2018-06-18T01:49:34

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, after finally ...

17: Dave Holmes from 2018-06-18T01:49:34

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, after finally ...

Out of Range #4: Hiding in Plain Site from 2018-06-08T07:00:53

Laura puts a Dexcom on her arm and goes grocery shopping.

Out of Range #3: TMI from 2018-06-03T05:20:59

Sometimes your CGM can give you too much information. Sometimes Craig and Laura do the same.

Out of Range #2: Love and Other Drugs (Like Insulin) from 2018-05-25T04:08:38

From first date through proposal, Craig and Laura discuss their dating experiences with diabetes.

Out of Range #1: Sharing Isn't Caring from 2018-05-18T05:56:33

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.

Beta Cell #16: Jasmine Fouts from 2018-05-01T05:52:39

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 didn't have T1D s...

16: Jasmine Fouts from 2018-05-01T05:52:39

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 didn't have T1D s...

Beta Cell #15: Deanna Paolantonio from 2017-11-13T06:04:35

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 back, telling h...

15: Deanna Paolantonio from 2017-11-13T06:04:35

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 back, telling h...

Beta Cell #14: Will Pericak and Jordan Morris Talk T1D as Professional Athletes in Seattle from 2016-11-23T07:25:27

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 love. This podc...

14: Will Pericak and Jordan Morris Talk T1D as Professional Athletes in Seattle from 2016-11-23T07:25:27

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 love. This podc...

Beta Cell #13: Type 1 Diabetes: Do You Ever Hit Your Stride? from 2016-11-17T18:29:03

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 self-loathing. This p...

13: Type 1 Diabetes: Do You Ever Hit Your Stride? from 2016-11-17T18:29:03

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 self-loathing. This p...

Beta Cell #12: Every Advance Counts: Lessening the Burden of T1D from 2016-11-10T22:25:46

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 type 2, the past...

12: Every Advance Counts: Lessening the Burden of T1D from 2016-11-10T22:25:46

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 type 2, the past...

Beta Cell #11: Sending Isa to School from 2016-11-07T17:00:34

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 one of their d...

11: Sending Isa to School from 2016-11-07T17:00:34

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 one of their d...

Beta Cell: The First Year from 2016-11-06T04:25:22

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 birthday.

Beta Cell: T1D Looks Like Me Trailer from 2016-10-31T00:00

For National Diabetes Awareness Month, Beta Cell has partnered with JDRF to produce a 4-part "T1D Looks Like Me" podcast series. Every Monday this month we’ll release a new episode on a differen...

10: Grace Bonney from 2016-09-12T05:50:47

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 starving herself, g...

Beta Cell #10: Grace Bonney from 2016-09-12T05:50:47

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 starving herself, g...

Beta Cell #9: Trevor Torres Bonus Clip from 2016-08-28T15:59:01

Kids are heading off to college for the first time and, in addition to all the normal college anxieties, people with T1D have to figure out how T1D fits into their social lives. In this bonus cl...

9: Trevor Torres from 2016-08-16T06:47:29

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 getting T1D coul...

Beta Cell #9: Trevor Torres from 2016-08-16T06:47:29

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 getting T1D coul...

Beta Cell #8: Libby Russell Bonus Clip from 2016-07-05T13:48:59

A bonus clip from episode #008 with Libby Russell: a look behind the scenes of recording Beta Cell and the interesting (and delicious) conversations that can sometimes occur.

8: Libby Russell from 2016-06-26T18:08:30

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 feel like any org...

Beta Cell #8: Libby Russell from 2016-06-26T18:08:30

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 feel like any org...

7: Robin Arzon from 2016-05-22T17:28:49

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 type 1 diabete...

Beta Cell #7: Robin Arzon from 2016-05-22T17:28:49

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 type 1 diabete...

6: Jim Natal from 2016-04-11T07:47:28

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 a fulfilling li...

Beta Cell #6: Jim Natal from 2016-04-11T07:47:28

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 a fulfilling li...

Beta Cell #5: Cindy Goldstein Bonus Clip from 2016-03-23T05:14:54

A bonus clip from episode #005 with Cindy Goldstein: our conversation about going through airport security with type 1 diabetes.

5: Cindy Goldstein from 2016-03-01T07:43:45

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 while taking drugs ...

Beta Cell #5: Cindy Goldstein from 2016-03-01T07:43:45

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 while taking drugs ...

4: Rachel Zinman from 2016-02-18T07:16:39

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 and ashamed bu...

Beta Cell #4: Rachel Zinman from 2016-02-18T07:16:39

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 and ashamed bu...

3: Craig Stubing from 2016-01-07T00:00

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 just puberty. Even...

Beta Cell #3: Craig Stubing from 2016-01-07T00:00

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 just puberty. Even...

Beta Cell #2: Amanda Bar Bonus Clip from 2015-12-21T08:00:12

A bonus clip from episode #002 with Amanda Bar: our unedited conversation about managing type 1 diabetes in public.

2: Amanda Bar from 2015-12-08T05:49:42

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 diabetes. A fe...

Beta Cell #2: Amanda Bar from 2015-12-08T05:49:42

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 diabetes. A fe...

1: Doris Gilbert from 2015-11-04T08:46

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 realized she had diabe...

Beta Cell #1: Doris Gilbert from 2015-11-04T08:46

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 realized she had diabe...

1: Doris Gilbert from 2015-11-04T08:46

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 realized she had diabe...