Touched By Type 1

Today, we worked alongside Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition and advocates from across the country, representing 18 different organizations, sharing the experiences of individuals impacted by diabetes.

From insulin affordability and access to technology to the importance of early screening and detection, the conversations happening on Capitol Hill have a direct impact on our community today and for years to come.

Every conversation matters. Every voice matters. And together, those voices help drive meaningful change.

We’re honored amplify our voice with Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition and fellow advocates as we work toward a future where everyone impacted by diabetes has access to the care, resources, and support they deserve.

Proud to represent the Touched by Type 1 community on Capitol Hill.

🎓 Living with type 1 diabetes takes strength, resilience, and determination every single day.

That's why the Touched by Type 1 Scholarship Program recognizes graduating high school seniors who have overcome challenges, pursued their goals, and are ready for what's next.

If you're a graduating senior living with T1D and planning to continue your education, we encourage you to apply.

📅 Applications Close: July 25
📢 Recipients Announced: August 1

Apply today: https://www.touchedbytype1.org/scholarship

Today, we celebrate the dads who navigate Type 1 diabetes themselves and the fathers, stepdads, grandfathers, and father figures who help a loved one manage life with T1D.

You are the early morning blood sugar checks, the late-night alarms, the steady hand during difficult moments, and the reassuring voice that says, “We’ve got this.”

Whether you're living with Type 1 or supporting someone who is, your strength is found in the everyday moments—the sacrifices no one sees, the consistency you provide, and the love that never wavers.

Thank you for leading with courage, patience, and resilience. Thank you for showing up, day after day, through every high, low, and everything in between.

From all of us at Touched by Type 1, Happy Father’s Day. We celebrate you, appreciate you, and are grateful to be part of this incredible community.

Leadership doesn’t always come from a title.

Sometimes, it’s shaped quietly through resilience, adaptability, advocacy, and learning how to keep showing up — even on the hard days.

In this new blog, our Incredible founder Elizabeth Forrest reflects on the leadership lessons that come from living with type 1 diabetes and how those experiences can shape the way we lead, support others, and create impact far beyond ourselves 💪💜

Read the full blog: https://www.touchedbytype1.org/from-the-founder/

Yesterday was an important milestone for the T1D community as the FDA granted accelerated approval to Sanofi's Tzield® for children and teens ages 8–17 recently diagnosed with Stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes.

As the first disease-modifying therapy approved for this patient population, this milestone represents continued progress in expanding treatment options and changing what's possible after diagnosis.

While there is still more work to be done, this approval represents meaningful progress for individuals and families affected by T1D.

Read the full article here: https://www.news.sanofi.us/2026-06-12-Sanofis-Tzield-approved-in-the-US-as-the-first-disease-modifying-therapy-for-patients-recently-diagnosed-with-stage-3-type-1-diabetes