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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Casey Cooper-Fiske

Barbie launches first doll with Type 1 diabetes that comes with pink glucose monitor

Kate Moss’s daughter Lila Moss says the launch of the first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes is “surreal”.

The 22-year-old, who is also a model and has diabetes, was also presented with a one-off Barbie doll of herself during the launch, which comes after the release of deaf, blind and Down Syndrome versions of the toy from the toy’s manufacturer Mattel.

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