Rylan Mecham qualifies for life saving device for those with type 1 diabetes

Oliver Jacques
Updated May 2 2017 - 4:39pm, first published May 1 2017 - 5:30pm

After a long fight, an 11-year-old Griffith boy has become one of a small minority of those with type 1 diabetes who have the cost of life-saving equipment covered by a government scheme.

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Oliver Jacques

Oliver Jacques

Journalist

Moved to Griffith as a refugee from Sydney traffic and housing prices. Previously freelanced for The Guardian, ABC, SBS and Daily Telegraph. Email story ideas to oliver.jacques@fairfaxmedia.com.au

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