Barbie releases doll with type 1 diabetes
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In light of Mattel's announcement of Barbie's first-ever Type 1 diabetes doll, Grace Henrie of "The Afternoon Shift" provides insights into the importance of this news for those living with diabetes.
Barbie now reflects real-life conditions. Mattel releases a Type 1 diabetes doll amid rising cases among UK girls and calls for inclusive representation.
A handful of people are being given the medicine on a case-by-case basis while it is reviewed for wider use on the NHS.