Meet the first Barbie with type 1 diabetes, launched by Breakthrough T1D and Mattel to bring awareness, representation, and real-world accuracy.

Fashion for some will always come first but by introducing the first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes, Mattel are showing, once again, that the world of child's play can be a space for the true representation of different social groups.

"The doll represents the incredible people living with T1D, and shows kids that a life with this condition is just as vibrant," Mattel said.