Episode 16: Thriving with Tech: Matt Pontel on Travel, Exercise & Connection

In this episode of the Type 1 Club podcast, Matt Pontel shares how his insulin pump gives him the freedom to thrive in a career filled with business travel and shifting time zones. He talks about the practical strategies he uses to manage type 1 diabetes on the go—and how exercise plays a key role in his downtime.

Matt also opens up about the challenges of balancing workouts with pump management, and how he’s built a strong type 1 community to stay informed, supported, and connected.

Highlights:

• Managing diabetes across time zones with pump tech
• Using exercise to decompress—and the challenges it brings
• Building a T1D community to grow knowledge and support

A real-world look at living well with type 1, no matter where life takes you.

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