First Barbie with type 1 Diabetes unveiled by Mattel to promote inclusion

Name: First Barbie with type 1 Diabetes unveiled by Mattel to promote inclusion
Uploaded: 2025-07-09T20:20:00-0400
Duration: 1 min
Description: Over 300,000 children and teens are living with type 1 diabetes in the U.S., according to the CDC and now, so is Barbie. Mattel unveiled its first-ever Barbie with type 1 diabetes. The doll wears an insulin patch and is also equipped with a continuous glucose monitor and an insulin pump. The type 1 diabetes Barbie is part of Mattel’s campaign to promote inclusion.

Over 300,000 children and teens are living with type 1 diabetes in the U.S., according to the CDC and now, so is Barbie. Mattel unveiled its first-ever Barbie with type 1 diabetes. The doll wears an insulin patch and is also equipped with a continuous glucose monitor and an insulin pump. The type 1 diabetes Barbie is part of Mattel’s campaign to promote inclusion.