Thicker Than Water

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Thicker Than Water follows Laura developing type 1 diabetes at 60 years old. This show is the first time a journey starting from initial symptoms and diagnosis has been documented. We learn in real-time how Laura has to adjust her life to handle this complicated, chronic, potentially life-threatening, and ever-changing disease. Thicker Than Water is a show from Beta Cell Podcast, hosted by Craig Stubing.

  1. Symptoms

    EPISODE 1

    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 weren't sure which yet. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell

    19 min
  2. Oh Blank

    EPISODE 2

    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. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese

    16 min
  3. A New Tribe

    EPISODE 3

    A New Tribe

    In this episode, one week after her diagnosis, Laura starts to adjust to her new life with type 1 diabetes. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese

    15 min
  4. Stop Talking

    EPISODE 4

    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. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese

    14 min
  5. Ready For Takeoff

    EPISODE 5

    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 vacation in Arizona. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese

    11 min
  6. The Trip

    EPISODE 6

    The Trip

    In this episode, Craig meets Laura in Arizona to give her a Dexcom. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese

    12 min
  7. The Good, the Bad and the Dexcom

    EPISODE 7

    The Good, the Bad and the Dexcom

    In this episode, Aunt Laura finally gets her own Dexcom. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese

    15 min
  8. Unfollowed

    EPISODE 8

    Unfollowed

    In this episode, Aunt Laura tries to figure out how the Diabetes Online Community fits into her life. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @betacellpodcast. Support our work at patreon.com/betacell Credit music: “Lean On Me” by Nina Ragonese

    18 min
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Thicker Than Water follows Laura developing type 1 diabetes at 60 years old. This show is the first time a journey starting from initial symptoms and diagnosis has been documented. We learn in real-time how Laura has to adjust her life to handle this complicated, chronic, potentially life-threatening, and ever-changing disease. Thicker Than Water is a show from Beta Cell Podcast, hosted by Craig Stubing.

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