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 supportA real-world look at living well with type 1, no matter where life takes you.Connect with Our Guest on InstagramFurther Resources:Type 1 Foundation WebsiteFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook Group