Barbie gets real with Type 1 Diabetes doll
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According to Mattel, Barbie’s continuous glucose monitor, or CGM, is held in place with heart-shaped medical tape in a “Barbie pink” hue that’s paired with a toy phone that displays a CGM app, which helps Barbie track her blood sugar levels ...
Mattel announced this week the launch of its first-ever Type 1 diabetes Barbie doll, adding a new character to the Barbie Fashionista line.
This isn’t the first Barbie to represent someone who is part of the medical landscape. Barbie became a registered nurse in 1961, was given a candy striper outfit in 1964, became