“I put a Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes, which is an important step in our commitment to diversity and acting,” said Krista Berger, Vice -President of Barbie and the head of the International Department of Pules.
She added: “Barbie contributes to the formation of the early perception of children about the world, and, representing diseases such as type 1 diabetes, we guarantee that more and more children can see themselves in the stories that they represent, and the dolls that they love.”
The mother collaborated with the “breakthrough T1D”, which leads the global organization in the field of diabetes and inviting the 1st type, to guarantee that the doll accurately reflects this condition, including photographing medical devices that people with this disease can use.
The new doll on the hand wears a continuous device for glucose monitoring, which helps with diabetes management, and it is installed using a pink tape. It also comes with the Barbie phone, which contains the CGM application for monitoring of blood sugar, as in the real devices that follow glucose around the clock through the sensor under the skin.
Barbie also carries an insulin pump at the waist, which automatically connects insulin as necessary.
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The mother also worked with the “breakthrough T1D” to determine the pattern of puppet clothing, in a blue shirt and a suitable skirt, and these two design symbolize blue and a circle, which represents awareness of global diabetes.
As usual, Barbie holds a handbag to put the necessary supplies during movement, for example, diabetes or snacks.
Dr. Aaron J. said. Kalaski, general director of the T1D breakthrough, in his statement: “To be part of the efforts that emphasizes the situation that affects many families is a great value … and for me it is a great honor to cooperate with the brand that shares us to show that life with type 1 diabetes can be full of viability and expansion of rights and opportunities.”
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In combination with the launch of a new Barbie doll, I also awarded the two most outstanding diabetics defenders in the world in the world, Peliton’s “Robin Idog” coach in the United States and the fashion model in the United Kingdom, having developed their own Barbie dolls.
Moss said: “Now see the Barbie dolls with type 1 diabetes, and get a doll that really reminds me and wears the same stickers, it is very realistic and distinctive.”
The arson added: “The Barbie doll in the framework of the brand’s efforts to increase awareness and representative office associated with diabetes of the 1st type is a real honor. We can show the children that any challenges give us additional reasons to advance forward and fulfill our dreams. ”
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Type 1 diabetes is a chronic immune state in which the pancreas stops the production of insulin or produces in very small quantities, which is a hormone that allows sugar (glucose) to enter the cells for energy production, which ultimately leads to the consideration of insulin therapy.
About 1.24 million people with type 1 diabetes live in the United States, and it is expected that this number will grow to 5 million by 2050.
Source: “New York Post”
