# Educational Diabetic Dolls The American Girl Diabetes Care Kit Teaches Young Girls About Illness By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-02-11 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetes-care-kit References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/doll-helps-children-understand-diabetes-illness/) & [americangirl](http://www.americangirl.ca/shop/ProductDisplay?storeId=10651&errorViewName=ProductDisplayErrorView&urlLangId=-1&productId=217003&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=&langId=-1&catalogId=13051) Unfortunately along with [rising child obesity rates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-diabetes-association) come increased instances of diabetes and a need to teach people about illness at an early age -- which is where this diabetes care kit comes in. Available from [American Girl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-girl-and-croc), the set for dolls teaches young girls (or whoever wants to play with such toys) about the disease. The set contains a variety of miniature sized tools to help them care for their 'Truly Me' dolls with diabetes. The diabetes care kit consists of a blood sugar monitor and lancing device, glucose tablets, an ID card, an insulin pen, an insulin pump, a log book, a medical bracelet, personalizing stickers and a special case to carry everything. This product is the result of a successful change.org petition started by an 11 year old girl. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Educational Toy Sets:** Toy manufacturers can create educational toy sets for children to learn about health and wellness in a fun and engaging way. - **Inclusive Toy Design:** Toy manufacturers can create toys that are tailored to children with health conditions to provide them with a relatable play experience. - **Health Education for Children:** Organizations can develop educational programs or curriculums that teach children about disease management and prevention in an age-appropriate way. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can develop and market toys that promote health education and inclusive play. - **Healthcare:** Hospitals and clinics can utilize educational toy sets to help children understand their health condition and treatment methods. - **Education:** Schools and educational organizations can incorporate health education programs into their curriculum to promote disease prevention and management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Diabetes Awareness Islands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-crossing-omnipod.md) - [Diabetes-Focused Educational Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-state-of-t1d.md) - [Authentic Asian-American Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jilly-doll.md) - [Diabetic Infection Prevention Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetic-wound-care-kit.md) - [Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-sweets.md) - [Emotional Well-Being Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartfuls.md) - [Portable Diabetes Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspo-smart-insulin.md) - [Diabetes Awareness-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-diabetes-association.md) - [Streamlined Diabetes Testing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetes-testing-kit.md)