
South Africa’s talented Holly Rey was one of the local ambassadors selected for the new Barbie release, honouring her Type 1 Diabetes community.
South Africa (13 July 2025) – Earlier this week, a new Barbie made headlines for all the right reasons. The inclusive new Barbie is a Type 1 Diabetic (T1D). The response to the new release has been wholly positive. Right here in South Africa, two local ambassadors were selected to champion visibility. Holly Rey and Sayuri Sewsunker.
Understanding the difference between the two kinds of diabetes is essential. Type 1 is an autoimmune condition that causes the pancreas to make very little insulin or none at all. This leads to dependence on…
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