Barbie releases doll with type 1 diabetes
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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.
This isn’t the first Barbie to represent someone who is part of the medical landscape. Barbie became a registered nurse in 1961, was given a candy striper outfit in 1964, became
In an odd attempt at inclusivity, Mattel Inc. introduced a new Barbie doll living with Type 1 diabetes. Mattel Inc. hopes to facilitate “doll play that extends […]
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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