Mattel’s First Barbie with type 1 diabetes
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BestReviews on MSNMattel introduces first-ever Barbie with Type-1 diabetesMattel has unveiled a groundbreaking addition to the Barbie Fashionistas line: the first-ever Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes.
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.
Mattel and Breakthrough T1D teamed up to create a new Barbie meant to help and educate children: the first-ever Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes.
Mattel released the first-ever Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes (T1D) on Wednesday (July 9). The mainline Barbie debuted alongside a one-of-a-kind doll made in the likeness of British model Lila Moss, who herself has type 1 diabetes.
The director of Crazy Rich Asians and Wicked has officially signed on, with the studio likely hoping to repeat Greta Gerwig's Barbie box-office and Oscar success.
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Barbie maker Mattel ( MAT) has been making toys for 80 years, during which it has become one of the leading global toy manufacturers, and the creator of franchises cherished by kids and families around the world.