Episode
Episode 16: Thriving with Tech: Matt Pontel on Travel, Exercise & Connection
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- Type 1 Club Podcast
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- May 21, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 2378
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Summary
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. Connect with Our Guest on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/notorioust1d/] Further Resources: Type 1 Foundation Website [https://www.type1foundation.com.au/] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/] Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Agrpd2YbW/]