Life in Beta: A Type 1 Diabetes Podcast

Feb 21 2025 19 ep. 50 mins 3

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Failed infusion sets? Continuous glucose monitor screaming at you in the middle of the night? Then you’ll find this show super-relatable. It’s by people with type 1, for people with type 1, and we talk about it how it is - like every day is a science experiment! Each episode we share personal stories, tips and tricks, the latest news, and talk about how to manage type 1... so that it doesn’t manage you!

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Gotta Catch 'em All (and Omnipod 5 Launch Date)

Feb 21 2025 54 mins

Tune in this week to dive deep into the world of diabetes tech with us! We’ve got a confirmed release date for Omnipod 5 and some exciting news for Tandem T-Slim users. But it’s not all tech talk; we’re announcing the results of last week’s suck or wipe poll – a light-hearted look at the peculiar habits we develop as part of our Type 1 journey. Whether you’re a ’suck

Wipe or Suck? (and Libre 2 Plus!)

Feb 04 2025 56 mins

We’re kicking things off with a sneak peek into the soon-to-arrive Libre 2 Plus – spoiler, it’s gonna be a game-changer for those on insulin pumps! 😍 Then, get ready to geek out as we chat about a fresh study on how Ozempic could be shaking things up for folks with type 1 diabetes. Curious yet? Oh, and we take a hilarious detour into the world of diabetes-related dilemmas

The Cure? Our Job Is Done

Jan 21 2025 52 mins

Hey there, welcome back to Life in Beta! We’ve missed you, and we’re kicking off 2025 with some exciting updates and stories. In this special episode, we’re diving into the latest advancements in diabetes treatment—imagine beta cells that might not need immunosuppressants and an algorithm that could make insulin bolusing a thing of the past! We also catch up on some holida

Dexcom for Muggles

Dec 19 2024 52 mins

As Christmas approaches, we dive into the holiday spirit with some type 1 diabetes-inspired Christmas carol parodies. 🎶 Are we going to win an Emmy? Absolutely not, but we had fun trying. We’re also chatting about a new partnership between Dexcom and the makers of the Oura Ring... They’re planning to bring new health insights to our diabetes dashboards in the future... A c

An Honourable Mention to Rawdogging

Dec 05 2024 49 mins

This week, we’re diving into the world of type 1 diabetes with a sprinkle of fun and a dash of sarcasm. A new mini pump for folks on injections has been announced, and it’s got everyone talking. Picture this: a tiny, disposable pump, about the same size as a Dexcom G6, only meant for use at night to help correct high blood sugars. Intrigued? We’ll talk about its pros, cons, a

Power In Your Period

Nov 26 2024 54 mins

Don’t you just hate it when your body doesn’t follow the rule book? Today we’re adding to the ever-growing list of ”your diabetes may vary” with the foot-to-floor phenomenon, caffeine and bacon! We’re also diving into the tech troubles with Omnipod controllers (PDMs) — who knew the 3G shutdown could cause so much chaos? Not to worry though, Adam, Carly and Benjamin h

Duck Fiabetes

Nov 14 2024 58 mins

First up, we’re talking about the increasing trend of doctors prescribing Ozempic and similar drugs for people with type 1. Then, we recount a hilarious and slightly terrifying tale of trying to silence a malfunctioning Omnipod by running it over with a Kia Stinger. Spoiler alert: it took more than just a hammer to finally put it to rest. Who knew insulin pumps could be so dramat

Retro Party Mix

Oct 29 2024 54 mins

This week, we’re chatting about some groundbreaking research that might just change the game for us - but don’t hold your breath for a miracle cure just yet! We’ve also got the latest scoop from Novo Nordisk about Levemir being phased out in Australia - not happy, Jan! And on a more personal note, we’re sharing our tips and tricks for managing diabetes when life gets a li

We'll Need Pigs... Lots Of Pigs!

Oct 15 2024 57 mins

Benjamin is putting on his bravest face as he tests out a new pen needle during the show. We’re also getting real about diabetes in the workplace: would you spill the beans about having type 1 during a job interview? Wand let it never be said that we don’t tackle the big question on this podcast, like how to survive the zombie apocalypse if you have type 1. Have you given that

Secret Squirrel Business - Duncan Read, the Type 1 Adventure Racer

Sep 26 2024 51 mins

This week on Life in Beta, we’re thrilled to bring you the highly anticipated interview with the incredible Duncan Reid. Duncan’s story is nothing short of awe-inspiring. From starting adventure racing to setting a goal of running 10 ultramarathons in 10 years, he’s done it all while managing type 1 diabetes! We dive deep into why Duncan began adventure racing, how he balanc