Mattel’s First Barbie with type 1 diabetes
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Mattel has introduced its first Barbie doll with representing someone with Type 1 diabetes. The doll, part of the Fashionistas line, includes realistic medical accessories like a continuous glucose monitor and an insulin pump — as well as an outfit that pays homage to diabetes awareness.
Mattel and Breakthrough T1D have launched the first Barbie with Type 1 diabetes, featuring an insulin pump, a continuous glucose monitor and medical accessories. The inclusive Barbie aims to raise awareness and offer representation for children managing T1D,
Barbie has been an astronaut, a scientist, a president, and now, she’s breaking another barrier – Barbie with diabetes is here. Mattel recently unveiled its latest inclusive doll, equipped with a pink glucose monitoring device,