The Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes is part of the company’s fashionista line of dolls.

The Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes is part of the company’s fashionista line of dolls.

Previously-introduced Fashionistas include a Ken doll with a prosthetic leg and a Barbie with hearing aids. Mattel also introduced its first doll with Down syndrome in 2023.

Barbie is launching its first doll with Type 1 diabetes, the iconic toy brand announced.

Mattel has launched its first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes in a bid to foster a greater sense of inclusion and empathy among children, a company vice-president said Tuesday.

There’s a sense of pride in seeing a Barbie doll that looks like you. Now, children with type 1 diabetes will understand what that feels like. The popular toy manufacturer on Tuesday unveiled the most ...

Barbie is getting an insulin pump! Mattel announced on Tuesday that it is releasing the first-ever Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes (T1D) as part of an ongoing effort to expand representation.

Barbie is getting an insulin pump! Mattel announced on Tuesday that it is releasing the first-ever Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes (T1D) as part of an ongoing effort to expand representation.