Mattel’s First Barbie with type 1 diabetes
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Did you hear that? It sounds like the 90s are calling. Actually it’s Mattel, who have just released Barbie dolls and a Polly Pocket set to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Clueless! Longtime fans might remember a set of Barbies that was released to celebrate the TV show that ran for 3 seasons in 1996.
In 2019, Mattel released a Barbie in a wheelchair and a Barbie with a prosthetic limb. Other dolls in the Fashionistas line include a Barbie with Down syndrome, a Barbie with hearing aids, a bald Barbie, a Barbie with a skin condition and Barbies with different hair types and body shapes.
Mattel has made strides over the years to come up with Barbies who represent women from all walks of life. Barbie with diabetes is part of the Barbie Fashionista line, which features 175 dolls, including one that is blind, one with Down syndrome, and one that is hearing impaired.
The first-ever Barbie with Type 1 diabetes comes with an insulin pump and glucose monitor. Both kids and adults with diabetes are celebrating the announcement and say they are grateful for a doll that represents them.
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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,