Mattel Unveils First Barbie Doll with Type 1 Diabetes to Promote Representation
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Mattel has launched a Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes, equipped with a glucose monitor and insulin pump, to promote inclusivity and awareness of the condition among children, in partnership with Breakthrough T1D and reflecting a broader effort to represent diverse health experiences in toys.
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- Mattel launches Barbie with type 1 diabetes and a glucose monitor NBC News
- Barbie® Introduces First-Ever Barbie Doll with Type 1 Diabetes to Expand Representation and Inspire More Children Mattel Corporate
- Mattel introduces first-ever Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes KOMO
- A New Barbie Wears Blue Polka-Dots, and a Glucose Monitor The New York Times
- Hundreds of thousands of children have type 1 diabetes. Now, there’s a Barbie who has it, too CNN
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