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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 debuted the first Barbie with Type 1 Diabetes, featuring medical devices like a glucose monitor and insulin pump to promote representation.
- Driven by Mattel’s diversity goals, the partnership with Breakthrough T1D aimed to accurately reflect Type 1 Diabetes management, including insulin pumps and glucose monitors, to promote inclusion.
- Includes a continuous glucose monitor, insulin pump, and medical symbols, ensuring medical accuracy and authentic representation for children with Type 1 Diabetes.
- Following the launch, Mattel donated the T1D Barbie to 170 children at Children’s Congress and made it available nationwide, supporting kids’ representation and awareness.
- Beyond this release, the Barbie Fashionistas line now includes over 175 diverse dolls, reflecting nearly 9 million people worldwide with Type 1 Diabetes and emphasizing a broader inclusivity trend for the brand.
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The toy company Mattel strives for inclusion and now also sells Barbies with disabilities and diseases: Down syndrome, Vitiligio or diabetes.
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9NEWS DenverBarbie introduces her Type 1 diabetes doll, designed with Breakthrough T1D, reflecting medical conditions and promoting awareness from childhood.
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