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Mattel introduces its first Barbie with Type 1 diabetes (apnews.com)

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This new doll “enables more children to see themselves reflected in Barbie,” Mattel wrote

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[–] RavindraNemandi@ttrpg.network 64 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The doll is wearing an insulin pump

[–] VicksVaporBBQrub@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

And it has Bluetooth connectivity to manage her A1C in the app.

[–] turtlesareneat@discuss.online 6 points 1 day ago

And the Barbie actually functions as an insulin pump for overnight trips.