This is the first time there is a Barbie with type 1 diabetes. She comes with a pink insulin pump, a heart-shaped glucose monitor and a purse full of snacks so she can control her blood sugar. Her blue outfit is intentional, too: Blue circles are the symbols for diabetes awareness.
There is also blind Barbie, wheelchair Barbie, and hearing aid Barbie. I think this is such a great idea! Now if only there was a senior Barbie with knee and back arthritis and a walker!
Sugar may rise, and
needles may sting,
But courage takes
flight on determined wing.
Each choice, each
step, a victory true—
Diabetes fights, but
so do you.
* All my photos are from the web.
15 comments:
Ginny, I think this is fabulous 👌 👏 I am sure they will come up with more!!!
I also love ❤️ the quote. Beautiful.
Good for them!
Grandma and Grandpa Barbie dolls with various health problems might open up a whole new market... ;-)
This shows how time has really changed
I haven't seen this one. Then again I haven't shopped for Barbie Dolls in a long time. I would probably get sticker shock if I did.
I think this is great! Our daughter is Type 1, so I appreciate the awareness and the benefit to young girls who deal with this.
Ginny, I'm with you 100%...a senior Barbie with knee and back arthritis and a walker. I think you're on to something! I love this Barbie tho, so that Type I kids can relate to Barbie too. Love, Andrea xoxo
What a great poem to go with this Barbie. I like the fact that they recognize many illnesses and disabilities. This is a new one to me. I agree with you, we need that senior Barbie with knee and back arthritis and a walker!
Good idea for those children who have type 1 diabetes. As for the senior Barbie’s - us seniors would be the only ones wanting to buy them. I can’t see little girls wanting a senior Barbie. 😆
For goodness sakes - they do have a Senior Barbie. https://thiis.co.uk/mattel-embrace-ageing-and-inclusivity-by-showing-barbie-for-the-83-year-old-doll-she-really-is/
I think its a great idea to show disabilites and Illnesses that show one can still live a useful and "normal" life.
Sue
Amazing. And so clever! xoxo
That is the most delightful thing. So thoughtful to have these Barbie's for different things. That would mean so much to the children who already have difficult lives with their health. As you know, I'm a Barbie lover, and I was just looking at my Barbie yesterday, which is all beat up, cause I had her from childhood, and I got a decorative box at Dollar General to put her in. I want to repair her someday. : ) Loved your post today, Ginny. : )
~Sheri
This is so good and it should help raise awareness to Type 1 Diabetes.
All the best Jan
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