Atlanta, Community Connections Is Coming to You!
This Is What Community Looks Like
There’s something different about being in a room with people who understand type 1 diabetes without explanation.
It’s not just about learning something new. It’s the feeling of being around others who already get it—the routines, the decisions, the constant mental load, the wins, the setbacks, and everything in between.
That’s whatCommunity Connections – Atlanta is all about.
Wished You Could Have Attended the Annual Conference? We’re Bringing It to You
Hosted by Touched by Type 1, Community Connections brings the energy, education, and connection of our annual conference into local communities—creating space for meaningful conversations, practical learning, and real relationships.
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, we’re bringing that experience to Downtown Atlanta at Terminus 330.
This event is free to attend and open to anyone touched by type 1 diabetes. All ages are welcome, and childcare will be available to help make the day more accessible for families.
Register here: https://www.touchedbytype1.org/community-connections
Be Part of It
If you or someone you love is living with type 1 diabetes, this day was created with you in mind.
📍 Terminus 330 – Atlanta, GA | 🗓 Saturday, April 18, 2026
Secure your spot TODAY: https://www.touchedbytype1.org/community-connections
Community Connections: Education That Meets You Where You Are
The day begins at 9:00 AM with a speaker-led sessions focused on real-life insight, practical takeaways, and meaningful conversations around living with type 1 diabetes.
Featuring:
Scott Benner —Juicebox Podcast Bold with Insulin: A real-life approach to insulin management, focused on building confidence and making more informed decisions day to day.
Keiva Cheney —The Diamend FoundationCommunity: An honest conversation about identity, support, and the power of finding people who truly understand.
Dr. Lee Metchick —Emory Healthcare Advanced Topics & Avoiding Complications: Clinical insight into long-term care, with a focus on prevention, awareness, and navigating the bigger picture of type 1 diabetes.
Kim Rossi, RN, CDCES — Nemours Children’s Health Type 1 Diabetes & Education: Practical guidance and expert insight focused on understanding type 1 diabetes, building confidence, and supporting individuals and families in everyday management.
These sessions are designed to meet people where they are—whether newly diagnosed, years into the journey, or supporting someone they love.
You’re Just My Type: Where Connection Takes Shape
From 1:00–4:00 PM, the experience continues in partnership with You're Just My Type.
Designed exclusively for adults living with type 1 diabetes, this session creates space for open dialogue, shared experiences, and meaningful relationships with others who truly understand life with T1D. It’s a chance to meet others living with type 1 diabetes, have honest conversations, and take part in experiences designed to bring people together in a real, unfiltered way. No pressure, no expectations—just space to connect with people who understand. Come as you are and leave with new connections. Have fun, feel heard, and find your people.
Because sometimes, the most meaningful part is realizing you’re not the only one navigating this.
More Than a Single Day
Community Connections is part of something bigger.
It’s about making sure people living with type 1 diabetes—and the families who support them—have access to education, resources, and a community that shows up. Not just once a year, but in real, tangible ways throughout the year.
It’s about creating spaces where people feel supported, understood, and connected long after the event ends.
This is what forward looks like. And we’re not finished. And we’re so thankful to share this with Atlanta. 💜
Register today: https://www.touchedbytype1.org/community-connections
Who Is Touched by Type 1
Founded with the mission to empower people living with type 1 diabetes,Touched by Type 1 is dedicated to creating connection, providing education, and supporting individuals and families at every stage of the journey. From ourAnnual Conference and national initiatives to ourD-Box program, everyday resources, and community events, the organization exists to make sure no one has to navigate type 1 diabetes alone. It’s not just about sharing information—it’s about building a community that shows up, supports one another, and continues pushing forward together.
Our Mission: To elevate awareness of type 1 diabetes, raise funds to find a cure, and inspire those with diabetes to thrive
What Community Connections Is All About
Community Connections is an extension of that mission—bringing the heart of the Touched by Type 1 iinto local communities across the country. Designed to be more accessible and more personal, these events create space for real conversations, shared experiences, and meaningful relationships. It’s where education meets lived experience, and where people can walk into a room and immediately feel understood.
We’re so glad you found this community.We can’t wait to meet you.
