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"Barbie has done many things since she first appeared in 1959. She’s been an
astronaut, a doctor, a president and even a palaeontologist. Now, in 2025,
Barbie is something else: a woman with type 1 diabetes.
Mattel’s latest Barbie was recently launched by Lila Moss, a British model who
lives with type 1 diabetes. The doll comes with a visible insulin pump and a
continuous glucose monitor, devices many people with diabetes rely on.
To some people, this might seem like just another version of the doll. But to
kids living with type 1 diabetes – especially young girls – it’s a big deal.
This new Barbie is not just a toy. It’s about being seen."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
