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The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Seven signs of major condition that affects thousands of Irish as special Barbie launched in ‘surreal' move
BARBIE has made a huge announcement, bringing out a brand new doll with a very common illness that impacts thousands of Irish. For years, the underrepresentation of different types of looks and 5 The doll is modelled after and honours English model Lila Moss, who is a type 1 diabetes advocate Credit: HANDOUT 5 The doll is a first of its kind Credit: HANDOUT 5 Between 20,000 and 30,000 people in Ireland have type 1 diabetes Credit: Getty Images - Getty Many young In recent years, toy manufacturers have been leading the way in making children feel represented with the toys they play with. Now, the Barbie Fashionistas line features more than 175 looks with various skin tones, eye colours, hair colours and textures, body types, There is also the Blind Barbie doll, a Black Barbie doll with READ MORE IN HEALTH Now, In a first of its kind, this new Barbie doll will have type 1 The huge It is being developed in an effort to allow more kids to see themselves represented and reflected, and encourage children to engage in doll play that extends beyond a child's lived experience. Most read in Health Aaron J. Kowalski, Ph.D., CEO of Breakthrough T1D said: 'We were thrilled when Barbie approached us to collaborate on the development of the Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes. "I have lived with T1D since I was 13, and my brother since he was 3, so this partnership is deeply personal – it means the world to be part of bringing greater visibility to a condition that affects so many PERFECT DETAILING "It's an honor to work with a brand that shares our commitment to showing children that a life with type 1 diabetes can be full, vibrant, and empowering.' Every single detail will be recognised by those who live with the condition, from the medical equipment all the way down to the The new dolls will include: A Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM): The doll wears a CGM on her arm to help manage her type 1 diabetes. CGMs are small, wearable devices that continuously measure a person's blood-sugar levels. To keep her CGM in place, she uses heart-shaped medical tape – Barbie pink, of course – along with a phone that displays a CGM app to help track her blood sugar levels throughout the day. An Insulin Pump: Barbie has an insulin pump, a small, wearable medical device that allows for automated insulin dosing as needed, attached to her waist. A Blue Polka Dot Outfit: The doll wears a stylish polka dot top and matching skirt with ruffles. Both the colour blue and circle print are nods to the global symbols that represent diabetes awareness. A Purse: The doll comes with a pastel blue purse, perfect for Barbie to carry any essentials, such as type 1 diabetes supplies or snacks, when she's on the go. The doll is modelled after and honours English model Lila Moss, who is a type 1 diabetes advocate and daughter of Lila said: 'I am proud to use my platform to educate around type 1 diabetes and show that being different is cool. "Receiving messages from people who see my patches and feel represented means everything to me. "To be able to now see Barbie dolls with T1D, and to receive a Barbie doll that visibly looks like me even wearing her patches, is both surreal and special." ALLOWING KIDS TO SEE THEMSELVES REPRESENTED Krista Berger, Senior Vice President of Barbie and Global Head of Dolls said: "Introducing a Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes marks an important step in our commitment to inclusivity and representation. "Barbie helps shape children's early perceptions of the world, and by reflecting medical conditions like T1D, we ensure more kids can see themselves in the stories they imagine and the dolls they love." The Barbie brand has also honoured It's believed that between 20,000 and 30,000 people in Ireland have type 1 diabetes. The autoimmune condition causes the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood to become too high. This causes the immune system to attack and destroy the cells that produce insulin, the hormone which keeps the glucose in the blood at the correct range. The only treatment available is insulin, and you may require daily injections or need to use an insulin pump once diagnosed. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes can come on quickly, especially in children. SYMPTOMS feel very thirsty pee more than usual, particularly at night feel very tired lose weight without trying have thrush that keeps coming back have blurred vision have cuts and grazes that are not healing Your GP will take some blood samples and check your blood glucose (sugar) level. It's important to get it checked, as there is a risk of short and long-term complications which can include highs and lows in blood sugar, damage to the kidneys, eyes, nerves, and heart, and even death. Globally, it impacts almost 9 million people, and there is currently no cure. The 2025 Barbie Fashionistas dolls, including the Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes, will be available on Mattel Shop and retailers nationwide for €13.99. 5 The Barbie brand has also honoured US type 1 diabetes advocate Robin Arzón Credit: HANDOUT 5 The dolls feature accurate medical equipment Credit: HANDOUT
The Star
09-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
Mattel launches Barbie doll with diabetes
The new doll wears a CGM on her arm to help manage her condition. She also has an insulin pump attached to her waist. - BARBIE/FACEBOOK WASHINGTON: Mattel has launched its first Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes in a bid to foster a greater sense of inclusion and empathy among children, a company vice-president said Tuesday (July 8). The new Barbie has been designed in partnership with the global Type 1 diabetes not-for-profit Breakthrough T1D. "Introducing a Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes marks an important step in our commitment to inclusivity and representation," said Krista Berger, senior vice president of Barbie and global head of dolls. "Barbie helps shape children's early perceptions of the world, and by reflecting medical conditions like T1D, we ensure more kids can see themselves in the stories they imagine and the dolls they love." Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. It is often diagnosed in childhood, and patients have to monitor their glucose levels and take insulin every day. The new doll wears a CGM -- a small device that continuously measures a person's blood sugar -- on her arm to help manage her condition. To keep her CGM in place, she uses a pink heart-shaped medical tape along with a phone that displays an app to help track her blood sugar levels throughout the day. She also has an insulin pump, a small, wearable medical device that allows for automated insulin dosing as needed, attached to her waist. The doll is wearing a blue polka dot top and matching skirt inspired by global diabetes awareness symbols. Alongside the new model, the company also launched a bespoke Lila Moss doll, complete with the CGM paraphernalia. Moss, daughter of supermodel Kate Moss, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was 12 years old. For several years Mattel has aimed to diversify its models, particularly those of the iconic doll Barbie, after having offered for decades -- barring a few exceptions -- a young, lithe blonde white woman with high heels. Since 2016 the California company notably launched "curvy," "petite" and "tall" versions of Barbie. In 2019, the company unveiled a line of "gender-inclusive" dolls as well as those with physical disabilities. - AFP
Scottish Sun
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Barbie star Margot Robbie reveals surprising activity she loves to do when she's in London
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BARBIE actress Margot Robbie says she loves traipsing round London looking for ghouls. The Aussie, 34, revealed she gets spooked at The London Dungeon — but is too old for her former nightclub haunts. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 1 Margot Robbie says she loves traipsing round London looking for ghouls She told a crowd at Glastonbury: 'Do you know what I do when my family comes down? The London Dungeons Tour. 'Has anyone else done that? Isn't it so good? It's so fun. I just love it — I have probably done it like four times.' Margot added: 'Then there is also a Ghosts, Galleries and Ghouls walking tour, which I highly recommend. 'It is so amazing — you'll be somewhere you walk around all the time and they will be like, 'There are 3,000-year-old skeletons under your feet right now.'' Margot, who was at Glastonbury with husband Tom Ackerley, revealed she no longer goes to her favourite London club Infernos in Clapham, where she used to live. She said at the Pilton Palais cinema: 'I'm 34 and I don't think they'd let me in. "They would be like, 'No go away old lady'. "Our roommate has a 99-year ban.'
The Irish Sun
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Barbie star Margot Robbie reveals surprising activity she loves to do when she's in London
BARBIE actress Margot Robbie says she loves traipsing round London looking for ghouls. The Aussie, 34, revealed she gets spooked at The London Dungeon — but is too old for her former nightclub haunts. Advertisement 1 Margot Robbie says she loves traipsing round London looking for ghouls She told a crowd at Glastonbury: 'Do you know what I do when my family comes down? The London Dungeons Tour. 'Has anyone else done that? Isn't it so good? It's so fun. I just love it — I have probably done it like four times.' Margot added: 'Then there is also a Ghosts, Galleries and Ghouls walking tour, which I highly recommend. 'It is so amazing — you'll be somewhere you walk around all the time and they will be like, 'There are 3,000-year-old skeletons under your feet right now.'' Advertisement Read more on Margot Robbie Margot, who was at Glastonbury with husband She said at the Pilton Palais cinema: 'I'm 34 and I don't think they'd let me in. "They would be like, 'No go away old lady'. "Our roommate has a 99-year ban.' Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Oscar nominee Margot Robbie is being wooed to play Anna Nicole Smith in a new biopic about the Playboy star's tragic's life
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mattel Is Making a Whac-A-Mole Live-Action and Animation Hybrid Movie, Apparently
The MCU is adding another movie to its franchise. No, not the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We mean the Mattel Cinematic Universe, which is bizarrely a thing after the big success of the Barbie movie. The power of Margot Robbie knows no bounds. We know that there are over a dozen films in the works, many of which we've detailed in this very handy post. But there's yet another one to add. Mattel and TriStar Pictures are developing a live-action and animated hybrid movie about Whac-A-Mole. (Thank you Variety for bringing news to our attention that we truly did not see coming.) For those who are reading this and aren't familiar, Whac-A-Mole is a simple game. It involves a surface, whether on an arcade game or a smaller version for your desk, that has about 4-8 holes in it. The player takes a large mallet and, as little moles pop out of the hole, attempts to hit as many as possible until time runs out. The more moles ya whack, the more points ya get. For the Whac-A-Mole movie from Mattel, we assume that the moles are the animated part and the humans whacking at them are the live-action portion. RELATED ARTICLE After BARBIE, Mattel's Cinematic Universe Is Ready with 15 Movies We don't know what the storyline could be or what's going on in Hollywood these days. But we do know that Mattel Films president Robbie Brenner is stoked about this new film. 'Whac-A-Mole is more than a game — it's a laugh-out-loud battle of reflexes that has brought joy and a little chaos to families for five decades,' said Brenner. 'We're beyond excited to team up with TriStar Pictures to turn the iconic experience into a wild, action-packed ride for the big screen.' So yeah, there's your weird news for the day. Have a good one!
