Liputan6.com, jakarta – Mattel officially launched the last Barbie with special functions: this doll uses an insulin pump and glucose monitor to become the first Barbie that introduced children with type 1 diabetes.
Its presence is not only a inclusive step in the world of toys, but also an important symbol for more than 300,000 children and adolescents in the United States who live with this autoimmune state.
Barbie looks fashionable with a blue man in polka dots, a mini -snuffle with ruffles and shoes. An insulin pump was installed on his waist, while on his hand there was a glucose monitor wrapped in a pink tape in the shape of a heart.
Other accessories include a smartphone that has a graph of blood sugar, as well as a light blue bag containing equipment and snacks to maintain glucose stability – all are designed to reflect the daily life of children with type 1 diabetes.
Quote CNNWednesday (7/7/2025), Mattel officially launched the last barbie with special functions: this doll uses insulin pumps and glucose monitors, becoming the first barbie representing children with type 1 diabetes.
Its presence is not only a inclusive step in the world of toys, but also an important symbol for more than 300,000 children and adolescents in the United States who live with this autoimmune state.
Barbie looks fashionable with a blue man in polka dots, a mini -snuffle with ruffles and shoes. An insulin pump was installed on his waist, while on his hand there was a glucose monitor wrapped in a pink tape in the shape of a heart.
Other accessories include a smartphone that has a graph of blood sugar, as well as a light blue bag containing equipment and snacks to maintain glucose stability – all are designed to reflect the daily life of children with type 1 diabetes.
