The new Barbie is intentionally wearing a blue polka-dot outfit, as a blue circle is a global symbol of diabetes awareness.

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Toymaker Mattel has unveiled a new Barbie with Type 1 diabetes. Pam Morrisroe, the chief marketing officer for Breakthrough ...

Mattel’s newest doll is living with Type 1 diabetes. Mattel, Inc. said this week in the announcement that the new Barbie, ...

This is the latest addition to Barbie Fashionistas line, with a mission to expand representation and enable more children to see themselves reflected during play.

The latest Barbie to debut is packing insulin and a glucose monitor along with her high heels and fancy frocks. Meet Type 1 Diabetes Barbie, the newest addition to the Barbie pantheon.

NEW YORK (AP) — Mattel has introduced its first Barbie representing a person with Type 1 diabetes, as part of wider efforts ...