Type 1 diabetes snacks Snacks should aim to balance carbohydrates with protein or fats. So-called diabetic sweets are also available, but people should keep these to a minimum.

Barbie is getting an insulin pump! Mattel announced on Tuesday that it is releasing the first-ever Barbie doll with type 1 ...

Doctors are diagnosing more children with Type 2 diabetes than ever, an impact of the obesity epidemic in the U.S. and food insecurity, where many children don’t have access to fresh, healthy food.

Krista Berger, Senior Vice President of Barbie and Global Head of Dolls at Mattel, emphasised the doll’s potential impact.

One food can be exchanged for another with the same amount of calories, protein, carbs, and fats. In children with type 1, dietitians often will focus on carb exchanges since this affects blood ...