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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more