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purple_haze

(401 posts) Thu Jul 10, 2025, 01:02 PM Jul 10

Mattel introduces its first Barbie with Type 1 diabetes [View all]

https://apnews.com/article/barbie-introduces-type-1-diabetes-doll-b60ab201a42604aeec03ba06346e1197

NEW YORK (AP) — Mattel has introduced its first Barbie representing a person with Type 1 diabetes, as part of wider efforts from the toy maker to increase inclusivity among its dolls.

In an announcement Tuesday, Mattel said it had partnered with Breakthrough T1D — a Type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization formerly known as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, or JDRF — to ensure that the design of the doll “truly captures the community.” That includes accessories that “accurately reflect the medical equipment” people with Type 1 diabetes may need, the California-based company noted.

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Mattel introduces its first Barbie with Type 1 diabetes [View all] purple_haze Jul 10 OP

To make it more realistic, she has no health insurance and struggles to pay for insulin. marble falls Jul 10 #1

I think that's great Mossfern Jul 10 #2

No need to worry about feet in the high heels position customerserviceguy Jul 10 #3

Does it include onethatcares Jul 10 #4