Mattel has introduced its first Barbie doll with representing someone with Type 1 diabetes. The doll, part of the Fashionistas line, includes realistic medical accessories like a continuous glucose monitor and an insulin pump — as well as an outfit that pays homage to diabetes awareness.
This new doll “enables more children to see themselves reflected in Barbie,” Mattel wrote
I’m a very teasible person, and I’m certainly awkward. Maybe it was my autistic obliviousness, but somehow, I never really got bullied. I would’ve never considered being mean about any of those kinds of things, maybe I’m just strange. I get why representation matters to people, but I’ve never personally been helped by it. If it really helps kids, then that’s good. I’m stupid, not a cartoon villain lol
I’m a very teasible person, and I’m certainly awkward. Maybe it was my autistic obliviousness, but somehow, I never really got bullied. I would’ve never considered being mean about any of those kinds of things, maybe I’m just strange. I get why representation matters to people, but I’ve never personally been helped by it. If it really helps kids, then that’s good. I’m stupid, not a cartoon villain lol