Special 1

Rachel Portelli was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of three and a half years old. Although she knew nothing other, life with diabetes was difficult for her to accept and writing became her form of therapy. After many struggles, Rachel graduated from university and became an active member with the Maltese Diabetes Association in 2014. She continued to involve herself both locally and internationally. Raising awareness and supporting other people living with diabetes is important to her and she wants to continue making a difference in their future.