Mattel’s First Barbie with Type 1 Diabetes Sparks Joy and Advocacy

Introduction

The Barbie Fashionability Doll, suffering from the type 1 diabetes of the metal, which was launched on July 8, 2025, is in the discussion for its inclusion. It represents 1.45 million Americans suffering from glucose monitors and insulin pumps.while inspiring kids to embrace their unique strengths

Barbie with Type 1 diabetes inspires kids with inclusive design

Key Highlights

• Launch Program: Washington, DC will be unveiled in 2025 Child Congress (7-9, 2025), where 170 young representatives will advocate financing of 170 young representatives.

• Design Description: The price of this doll is $ 10.99 (US) and £ 13.99 (UK), it has a paste purse for the supply of blue polka-dot crop top, ruffled miniskirt and diabetes. His phone app shows real blood glucose readings (130 mg / dl).

• Community Cooperation: Developed with the input received from type 1 diabetes community including Breakthrough T1D and Emily Mazreku, ensuring medical accuracy.

• Celebrity Support: Model Leela Moss and Peloton’s Robin Arzon, both are suffering from type 1 diabetes, they are promoting dolls to reduce the stigma of diabetes devices.

• Extensive impact: Part of Barbie's inclusive fashionista line, with a hearing and down syndrome doll, which reflects the commitment to the diversity of the Mattel’s from 1997.

Why It Matters

This doll promotes self-respect in type 1 diabetes children, but on urgent need to renew special diabetes program

Also light, which is facing a budget deduction until September 2025. Social media discussion on X praises its role in normalization to normalize diabetes.

Where to Find It

Available on Walmart, Amazon and other retailers. See Mettle's website for more information.

Call to Action

Learn how it is changing Barbie perceptions and is supporting the advocacy for type 1 diabetes awareness!