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.

Mattel has introduced the first-ever Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes, featuring a glucose monitor, insulin pump, and diabetes care essentials. The new doll, launched during the Breakthrough T1D ...

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

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Mattel is debuting the first Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). This addition enables more children to see themselves reflected in Barbie and encourages doll play that ...

Mattel has introduced its first Barbie doll with representing someone with Type 1 diabetes. The doll, part of the Fashionistas line, includes realistic medical accessories like a continuous ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Mattel has introduced its first Barbie representing a person with Type 1 diabetes, as part of wider efforts from the toy maker to increase inclusivity among its dolls.

Barbie now reflects real-life conditions. Mattel releases a Type 1 diabetes doll amid rising cases among UK girls and calls for inclusive representation.