Mattel’s First Barbie with type 1 diabetes
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After their daughter’s diabetes diagnosis, a Hudson family turned fear into advocacy. Now, their teen is thriving and helping others do the same.
The latest Barbie slays in a chic blue polka-dot crop top, ruffled miniskirt, chunky high-top heels and an insulin pump. She is the brand’s first doll with type 1 diabetes.
Mattel is releasing a Barbie doll that has Type 1 diabetes that comes with a glucose monitor and insulin pump.