The first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes appeared in the USA

The American company Mattel, which manufactures Barbie dolls, has released the first doll with type 1 diabetes. This was reported on July 9 by The Guardian newspaper.

Mattel has released its first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes, the latest addition to its range, which it says was designed "to empower more children to see their reflection and encourage doll play beyond the child's life experience," the newspaper said..

According to the publication, the new doll was developed in partnership with the global non-profit organization for type 1 diabetes Breakthrough T1D. It is specified that the doll wears a continuous glucose monitor on her arm, which helps her control sugar, it is fixed with a medical patch in the shape of a heart.

In addition, Barbie also carries a mobile phone with an app that helps her keep track of her blood sugar levels throughout the day. It is noted that the doll also has an insulin pump, which provides Barbie with "automatic insulin dosage as needed."

According to Mattel senior vice president Christa Berger, the creation of such a doll is "an important step in the pursuit of inclusivity and representation." She added that such toys will help children form a certain perception of the world.

"Barbie helps shape children's early perception of the world, and by reflecting diseases such as type 1 diabetes, we ensure that more children will be able to see themselves in the stories they come up with and in the dolls they like," she said.

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