Vintage Diabetic Shadow Buddy Doll for that special child -Aventis sponsored NEW

Description: Diabetic Shadow Buddy Doll for that special child (Aventis sponsored) NEW The Shadow Buddies are approximately 13" tall, 5 1/4" wide (10" wide when hands are stretched out) and 3" deep. These items come from a smoke-free home.Each Shadow Buddy comes individually packaged and dressed in a brightly colored hospital gown and a detachable fanny pack. It has finger sticks in its hand and under its gown, a fanny pack which shows a syringe, insulin vial, and red apple. NOTE: The hospital gowns were cut from the same fabric, but the items on the gown may be in a slightly different position than what the listing picture shows. This occurs when fabric is cut from the same patterned roll.The Diabetic Shadow Buddy is dressed in a bright-colored hospital gown and has finger sticks in its hand and under its gown, a fanny pack which shows a syringe, insulin vial, and red apple. The Shadow Buddies program provides children (and adults) with diabetic education, showing that better health is more than just good medicine. The Shadow Buddies program helps children adapt to a new regime after a diagnosis of Diabetes, which is a big adjustment not only for them, but for their families. A life-style change takes place and new habits are created, such as frequent checking of blood sugars, tracking food intake, and receiving insulin injections. The Diabetic Buddy comes with finger sticks and a detachable fanny pack that is lifted to reveal a syringe, vial of insulin, and a shiny red apple. **Medical professionals use the Buddy as a teaching tool and kids use their Buddy as a friend "just like me" giving them injections and sharing their feelings. Buddies can go everywhere and experience everything. When healthcare professionals use the Buddy, they can effectively dispel fears and instill confidence through diabetes education, medical play therapy and responsibility by showing that you need to always have your supplies on hand. The Shadow Buddy grew out of the personal experiences of the company's founder, Miles Postlethwait, and were created to provide support to sick children and remain with them throughout procedures or hospital stays, so a child never has to be alone.Aventis Pharmaceuticals sponsored the making of these Shadow Buddies. It is common for the sponsoring company to include their name on the item, as is the case here (on the right foot). Thanks for looking!

Price: 7.99 USD

Location: Brandon, Mississippi

End Time: 2025-02-09T22:31:41.000Z

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