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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Barbie's chic new doll has type 1 diabetes and it is making a request to the US government
Barbie doll is once again back in spotlight, but it's for a new fashion trend this time. Popular toymaker Mattel has introduced its first-ever Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes . The doll comes with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), insulin pump and a pastel-blue purse which is filled with diabetic essentials. But apart from this, the diabetes special version of Barbie doll is also making an appeal to the US government. The doll is asking the US government to renew the funding for the Special Diabetes Program . Barbie's chic new doll has type 1 diabetes Mattel has launched the Type 1 diabetes edition of barbie in partnership with Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF). The latest Barbie doll joins the brand's inclusive Fashionistas line, which already features dolls with Down syndrome, hearing aids, and vitiligo. The new Barbie, dressed in a chic blue polka-dot outfit (a nod to global diabetes awareness colours), proudly features a CGM on her arm, secured with heart-shaped medical tape, and an insulin pump clipped to her waist. She also comes with a miniature smartphone displaying a glucose tracking app and a pastel blue purse for essential diabetes supplies and snacks. Barbie doll which comes with mission The release of the diabetes special Barbie coincides with 2025 Breakthrough T1D Children's Congress. It is a biennial event where over 170 children living with Type 1 diabetes travel to Washington, D.C., to meet lawmakers. Mattel has donated dolls to the event to help amplify the message — extend federal funding for the Special Diabetes Program. The program supports research and care of 300,000+ American children living with the condition. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
NDTV
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
There's A New Barbie Doll In Toyland. She Has Type-1 Diabetes And Comes With An Insulin Pump
Mattel's Barbie dolls have been a staple in children's lives for generations. Now, the company is taking a significant step towards inclusivity with the launch of a new doll, which comes with Type-1 diabetes. The move promotes representation and awareness in order to give kids suffering with the condition a figure that is relatable. The New Barbie With Type-1 Diabetes Mattel collaborated with diabetes research organisation Breakthrough T1D to make the new Barbie doll. The company launched their latest creation at the Breakthrough T1D Children's Congress in Washington. They also shared the news in a post on Instagram. Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Barbie (@barbie) "Introducing a Barbie doll with Type-1 diabetes marks an important step in our commitment to inclusivity and representation," Krista Berger, Senior Vice-President of Barbie and Global Head of Dolls, said in a press release. She added, "Barbie helps shape children's early perceptions of the world... we ensure more kids can see themselves in the stories they imagine and the dolls they love." What The New Barbie Looks Like The doll, part of the 2025 Barbie Fashionistas line, comes dressed in a chic blue polka-dot crop top, ruffled miniskirt and chunky heels. She also has accessories like a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), insulin pump, and a bag big enough to carry emergency snacks. The doll's design thoughtfully includes the monitor on her arm and the pump on her waist, mirroring the daily lives of those with the condition. The blue polka dots dress is a symbol of diabetes awareness. It aims to resonate with children living with Type 1 diabetes. Representation And Inclusivity Additionally, Barbie has partnered with diabetes advocates Lila Moss and Robin Arzon, who will serve as ambassadors for the doll, further amplifying its message of representation and inclusivity. Type-1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. This means the body can't produce enough insulin, a crucial hormone that converts food into energy. As a result, people with Type 1 diabetes need to take insulin through injections or a pump to survive. It can be diagnosed at any age but is often identified in childhood or adolescence.
Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Barbie rolls out doll with type 1 diabetes; here's everything you need to know
The latest addition to Mattel's Fashionista line is a stylish Barbie dressed in a chic blue polka-dot crop top, a ruffled mini skirt, and chunky heels. But what sets her apart is the insulin pump on her waist and a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) on her arm, making her the brand's first-ever doll representing type 1 diabetes. Created in collaboration with Breakthrough T1D, formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, this Barbie is designed to reflect the experiences of more than 304,000 children and teens in the United States who live with type 1 diabetes, Barbie's official Instagram handle stated. Unveiled on Tuesday at the Breakthrough T1D Children's Congress in Washington, DC, the doll made her debut during the three-day event. This new Barbie features realistic tools used by people with the disease, such as a CGM on her arm secured with heart-shaped Barbie-pink tape, a phone application showing her real glucose levels, and a matching light-blue purse consisting of supplies and snacks for blood sugar regulation. The doll's CGM also features a daily blood sugar graph, highlighting the highs and lows many diabetics experience. A post shared by Barbie (@barbie) Emily Mazreku, director of marketing and communications at Breakthrough T1D, has type 1 diabetes herself and played an intrinsic role in the doll's development. 'Mattel approached us, and they wanted this to be a part of their Fashionista line. And we jumped on that opportunity right away,' CNN quoted Mazreku. She spent nearly two years leading focus groups and gathering input to ensure the doll authentically reflected the community's needs. The glucose readings on Barbie's phone are from a real day in Mazreku's life during the design process, CNN reported. The Fashionista line now includes over 175 diverse dolls, representing a wide range of skin tones, body types, and disabilities. Among them are dolls with vitiligo, prosthetic limbs, hearing aids, and a white cane for blindness. In 2024, the Barbie with Down syndrome and the blind Barbie were among the top sellers globally.
