🎀 Introducing… Type 1 Diabetes Barbie! 💉🍭
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🎀 Introducing… Type 1 Diabetes Barbie! 💉🍭
(Yes, really. And no, it’s not satire — except it kind of is.)
Inspired by the brilliantly biting article by Jenna McCarthy — “Introducing Type 1 Diabetes Barbie” — https://jennasside.rocks/p/introducing-type-1-diabetes-barbie?
We just had to share this gem with the IMA community.
Barbie’s latest makeover includes:
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A glucometer, because accessorizing is so important.
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Insulin pens, for when pink pumps just aren’t enough.
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And the ever-stylish medical alert bracelet, now in glitter rose gold!
Coming soon to your local toy aisle:
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Long COVID Ken – still recovering from his last booster.
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Myocarditis Midge – looks fine, but no sudden movements.
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Boosted Skipper – she’s glowing… with spike proteins.
🧠 Jenna’s piece is as hilarious as it is sobering — a reminder of how easily chronic conditions and tech wearables are being packaged and normalized for kids.
💬 What do you think — Awareness? Absurdity? A little of both?
Drop your thoughts (and snarky Barbie spinoffs) below 👇
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