As we close out our Silver Anniversary year, Touched by Type 1 is reflecting on 25 years of connection, advocacy, and impact within the type 1 diabetes community. From a record-setting Dancing for Diabetes sellout and the launch of Steps to a Cure, to thousands of D-Boxes delivered and the start of production on Beyond the Diagnosis, 2025 was a powerful reminder that no one has to face type 1 diabetes alone.

This Giving Tuesday, we’re reflecting on the power of generosity, community, and connection—and how giving helps ensure no one faces type 1 diabetes alone.

Elizabeth Forrest, Founder and President of Touched by Type 1, has been named 2025 Woman of the Year by the Women’s Executive Council of Orlando—honoring her leadership, service, and lasting impact on the type 1 diabetes community.

Touched by Type 1 will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Dancing for Diabetes with a powerful performance on November 1, 2025, at Steinmetz Hall—honoring resilience, artistry, and the type 1 diabetes community.

Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes doesn’t mean giving up the Hispanic foods you love. From buñuelos and pastelitos to arroz con gandules and arepas, many traditional dishes can fit into your lifestyle with mindful carb counting. This blog explores why carbohydrate awareness matters, offers a quick reference guide to popular foods, and shows how families can honor tradition while managing blood sugar with confidence.

Without a doctors note on file, your child’s safety at risk. Touched By Type 1 breaks down the new law about cell phones in the classroom and they can support your student.

Without a doctors note on file, your child’s safety at risk. Touched By Type 1 breaks down the new law about cell phones in the classroom and they can support your student.

If you use a continuous glucose monitor, you might get compression lows from time to time. Learn more about what these lows are, how to manage them and ways to prevent them. 

Registration is now open for the Touched By Type 1 Annual Conference 2025 in Orlando, Florida! Join us September 20 for a free, one-day event filled with expert speakers, Type 1 diabetes education, and empowering community connection.