Holly Rey opens up about living with type 1 diabetes

Holly Rey has opened up about her battle with type 1 diabetes in an effort to create awareness around the disease.

Rey was diagnosed at the age of 11, and while she admits dealing with the chronic disease has been difficult, she has also dreaded having to put up with the stereotypes surrounding the condition.spoke openly about her battle with type 1 diabetes. "When I was younger I would avoid telling people about my condition until it was absolutely necessary to avoid judgement which often meant putting my own health at risk."

"This period of the Covid pandemic has been an incredibly scary time for people living with pre-existing medical conditions like diabetes and everyday I wake up and think about all the people across SA who are living with diabetes and aren't able to isolate or fully protect themselves [sic]," Rey added.

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