Diabetes island added to Nintendo game

Nintendo’s Animal Crossing game is getting a new diabetes-themed island designed by medtech company Insulet.

This latest move towards ‘gamification’ sees diabetes charities teaming up with Insulet to “bring diabetes representation” to the popular Nintendo game, in which users can add a new diabetes-themed island, known as Omnipod Bay, which features booths from selected diabetes charities, as well as inclusive outfits and diabetes-themed areas and activities.

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