Mattel’s First Barbie with type 1 diabetes
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NDTV Profit on MSNBreaking News Live: Sri Lanka To Continue Engaging With US; Mattel Launches First Ever Diabetic BarbieTo increase inclusivity among its dolls, Mattel Inc. has launched a brand new barbie and she has Type-1 diabetes. The toy maker says it collaborated with Type 1 diabetes advocates to ensure that the design of the doll “truly captures the community.
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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.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body’s defense system attacks its own insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. The result is dangerously high blood sugar that, if not controlled, can lead to severe complications such as kidney failure, heart disease, and blindness.
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