Mattel’s type 1 diabetes Barbie doll wears an insulin pump and glucose monitor. Here’s her origin story

fastcompany.com/91365241/barbie-doll-type-1-diabetes-insulin-pump-blue-circle-dress-mattel-origin-story

Mattel has released its latest Barbie doll, and it’s a win for better representation.
The new Barbie doll visibly lives with type 1 diabetes, wearing an insulin pump and all. Along with the insulin pump around her waist, the doll has a Continuous Glucose Monitor on her arm—held in place…

This story appeared on fastcompany.com, 2025-07-09 13:12:00.
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