Christopher Goss

Seventeen Years, One Journey: Living Fully with Type 1 Diabetes

Seventeen years ago, at the age of 24, I was diagnosed with late-onset Type 1 diabetes. Like many, I began with multiple daily injections and later transitioned to a tubed insulin pump. But it wasn’t until I discovered the Omnipod System in 2008 that I truly found a way to align diabetes management with my lifestyle.
As someone who has always loved the water, the tubeless design of Omnipod was a game-changer. It gave me the freedom to swim, travel, and live more spontaneously—without the constant worry of tubes or disconnections. Paired with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), it became the foundation for a life of mobility, confidence, and control.
This technology didn’t just support my personal life—it empowered my professional one. As a full-time business traveler conducting social compliance audits in hazardous factory environments, I needed reliability and discretion. The Omnipod and CGM combo gave me peace of mind, allowing me to focus on my work without the fear of dangerous highs or lows. That chapter of my career eventually led me to a full-circle moment: joining the very company that helped me thrive.

Since 2023, I’ve proudly served as a Sustainability professional at Insulet, working in Procurement as a Supplier Responsibility Program Manager. My role allows me to champion ethical practices and sustainability—values that resonate deeply with my personal and professional journey.

Beyond my day-to-day work, I’m also the founder and co-chair of the Podders Alliance Network (PAN), an Employee Resource Group dedicated to amplifying the voices of those living with diabetes and their caregivers. PAN serves as a bridge between internal teams and the customer experience, while also supporting external advocacy efforts. It’s a space where lived experience meets innovation, and where community drives impact.

Originally from Miami, I now live in the Greater Boston area with my amazing wife, our two wonderful kids, and our beloved dog and cat. I’m proud to be a “Pod Dad,” and forever grateful to my loving caregivers who have walked this journey with me.

I share my story to inspire others, to raise awareness, and to remind everyone that with the right tools and support, life with Type 1 diabetes can be full, fearless, and fulfilling.