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Nonprofit pharmaceutical company Civica has released it's biosimilar version of Lantus long-acting insulin for $55 for a box of 5 pens—that's the list price it costs you to buy it without needing insurance, coupons, or patient assistance programs. We look at how a nonprofit business model can drastically lower prices for patients and governments. Things we talk about:https://betacellaction.org/119th-congress More info about Civica insulin and CalRx Insulin CalRx Patient Advisory Council Charter Episode on insulin pricing Episode on co-pay cap laws 119th Congress pro-healthcare scorecard Support Beta Cell on Patreon.

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.

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.

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)

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

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.

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 and Hannah discuss Beyond Type 1 accepting money from insulin makers Beyond Type 1’s attempt to stop affordable insulin in Maine

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 and Hannah discuss Beyond Type 1 accepting money from insulin makers Beyond Type 1’s attempt to stop affordable insulin in Maine

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.

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: [email protected] Beta Cell Foundation Beta Cell Action

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

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 Contact your representatives

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.

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

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.