Mattel has been creating inclusive Barbies with different needs, such as being hearing-impaired or having Down syndrome, so that every girl can have a Barbie just like her.
The latest Barbie doll has type 1 diabetes and comes with a continuous glucose monitor and an insulin pump.
Mattel teamed up with Breakthrough T1D to make sure they got her just right. “We were thrilled when Barbie approached us to collaborate on the development of the Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes,” said Aaron J. Kowalski, Ph.D., CEO of Breakthrough T1D. “I have lived with T1D since I was 13, and my brother since he was 3, so this partnership is deeply personal – it means the world to be part of bringing greater visibility to a condition that affects so many families. It’s an honor to work with a brand that shares our commitment to showing children that a life with type 1 diabetes can be full, vibrant, and empowering.”
This Barbie is available for just $10.99 at Amazon and Walmart. I hope that she makes little girls happy and more accepting of her diabetes.
