Type 1 At School Program

Type 1 at School, a program from Touched by Type 1, aims to equip public and private schools, as well as education centers, with the necessary tools and knowledge to support students with Type 1 Diabetes. 

Through the free program, school personnel can learn from Touched by Type 1's in-house experts, who are Certified Diabetes Educators and have personal connections to Type 1 Diabetes. They provide insights on the realities of living with Type 1 Diabetes, its signs and symptoms, and best practices for keeping students with Type 1 safe at school. All programs from Touched by Type 1, including Type 1 at School, are designed to create a positive experience for those affected by Type 1 Diabetes.

 If you believe that your school would benefit from Touched by Type 1’s training program, consider these details:

Offering both in-person and virtual training sessions.

What You Will Learn:

  • Basics of Type 1 Diabetes management.

  • Best Practices for keeping Type 1 students safe at school.

  • Current technology and devices used in Type 1 Diabetes management.

Who Can Participate?: 

  • Nursing and clinical staff

  • Transportation staff

  • After school programs and daycare facilities

  • Faculty and staff of public schools

  • Faculty and staff of private schools

Our goal is for school staff to be more confident in their roles in working together to keep students with Type 1 Diabetes safe in the classroom. To learn more, request information on our website.


At its core, proper type 1 diabetes management is composed of a handful of elements: blood glucose control and insulin management, exercise, nutrition and support. Knowing first-hand the intricacies of living with Type 1 Diabetes, the team at Touched by Type 1 has created the D-Box.

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