Like many families, ours spent the past weekend watching the new Pixar movie Turning Red – not once, not twice, but four times.
The story follows 13-year-old Meilin Lee, a teenager who is navigating the chaos of adolescence, a slightly overbearing mother, and that somewhat inconvenient tendency to turn into a giant red panda when emotionally provoked. Turning Red is a joyful ride with representation at its core as Pixar’s first Asian-led animated film.
But one other small but mighty detail sets this film apart for our family: the appearance of diabetes technology
Advancements in medical technology have given my daughter the freedom to be a kid
As her mother, it’s given me peace of mind. She feels empowered wearing her CGM when she sees other people living each day with the same disease and still thriving. Representation of diabetes in pop culture needs to catch up to Brooklyn and her many brave friends with diabetes, and I’m thrilled that Turning Red was a big, furry step forward.
