Mattel’s First Barbie with type 1 diabetes
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Leading diabetes organization Breakthrough T1D partnered with Mattel on Barbie to ensure the devices were medically accurate, saying, "A life with type 1 diabetes can be full, vibrant, and ...
The new Barbie wears continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a device that tracks blood sugar levels, on her arm — while holding a phone displaying an accompanying app.
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.