St. Paulina

Saint Paulina, born Amabile Lucia Visintainer (December 16, 1865 -- July 9, 1942), was a Brazilian nun of Italian origin which became the first Brazilian citizen to be canonized when proclaimed a saint on May 19, 2002, by Pope John Paul II. Saint Paulina suffered from diabetes for much of her life and is considered by some to be the Patroness of diabetics. Her Feast day is July 9th.