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The 3s

The 3s

Written by: Beta Cell
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The 3s gives people living with type 1 diabetes a chance to ask those close to them—the endearingly nicknamed “Type 3s”—how the disease affects them, too. These personal conversations offer a unique look at the burden shouldered by spouses, parents, and friends of people with type 1 diabetes.Copyright 2026 Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
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  • 6: Achieving Our Goals
    Mar 30 2020

    Roz has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 23 years and has been training as a powerlifter with her coach Steve for the last six. Since that first session together, Steve has learned a lot more about diabetes than just what to do when Roz is low and he uses that knowledge to not only be a better coach for Roz, but to be more empathetic towards all of his clients.

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    Credit music: "You've Got A Friend" by Nina Ragonese

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    32 mins
  • 5: Growing Up Normal
    Jan 13 2020

    Carol had all the responsibilities that a 13 month old brings when her daughter Kristi was diagnosed with type 1. She had to balance the management of Kristi's diabetes with letting her grow up feeling like a normal kid. 26 years after that diagnosis, Kristi interviewed her mom about how type 1 changed her life too.

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    Credit music: "You've Got A Friend" by Nina Ragonese

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    32 mins
  • 4: The Luxury of Forgetting
    Oct 21 2019

    Dav met Rachell after she was diagnosed with type 1, so he’s had to play catchup with both learning about what the disease is and how he fits into her life with it. He’s constantly trying to find the balance between letting her manage the disease herself and knowing when she needs his help.

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    Credit music: "You've Got A Friend" by Nina Ragonese

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    27 mins
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