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UNITED STATES, JUL 10 – Mattel's new Barbie includes a glucose monitor and insulin pump to raise awareness of Type 1 Diabetes and promote inclusivity among children, the company said.
- On July 8, 2025, Mattel introduced its first Barbie featuring Type 1 diabetes at Breakthrough T1D's Children's Congress held in Washington, D.C.
- The launch followed Mattel’s ongoing goal to expand representation, partnering with Breakthrough T1D to ensure the doll accurately reflects the community's experiences.
- The doll features a wearable insulin pump at the waist, a continuous glucose monitor on the arm, and a phone displaying blood sugar readings, dressed in a blue polka-dot outfit symbolizing diabetes awareness.
- Krista Berger, Mattel's Senior Vice President of Barbie, emphasized that this new Barbie doll promotes inclusivity by allowing children with Type 1 diabetes to find representation among their toys, while Aaron J. Kowalski, CEO of Breakthrough T1D, expressed that the collaboration holds profound personal importance and helps raise awareness within the community.
- The doll's release aims to empower those living with Type 1 diabetes, raising awareness and fostering inclusivity as the condition affects nearly 9 million people worldwide.
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