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‘Purple Hearts’: Here’s why TikTok is abuzz about the popular but controversial Netflix film

Written by: Beyond Type 1 Editorial Team

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August 28, 2022

As USA Today claims, TikTok is “abuzz” about the new Netflix film, “Purple Hearts.” In this article, Movie Critic Brian Truitt broke down what people are saying about the movie, including the praise and criticism for its depiction of type 1 diabetes. Truitt cited an article from Beyond Type 1 and linked to this interview from Content Manager Julia Flaherty, which details how the creators tackled diabetes representation in the film.

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