This isn’t the first Barbie to represent someone who is part of the medical landscape. Barbie became a registered nurse in 1961, was given a candy striper outfit in 1964, became

The first-ever Barbie with Type 1 diabetes comes with an insulin pump and glucose monitor. Both kids and adults with diabetes are celebrating the announcement and say they are grateful for a doll that represents them.

Mattel and Breakthrough T1D have launched the first Barbie with Type 1 diabetes, featuring an insulin pump, a continuous glucose monitor and medical accessories. The inclusive Barbie aims to raise awareness and offer representation for children managing T1D,

Barbie has been an astronaut, a scientist, a president, and now, she’s breaking another barrier – Barbie with diabetes is here. Mattel recently unveiled its latest inclusive doll, equipped with a pink glucose monitoring device,