Source: BBC News [UK State Media]
“Thousands of different Barbie dolls have made their way into shops since they first started being made — but now the first Barbie with type 1 diabetes has been released. Diabetes is a condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high. In recent years a blind doll has been introduced, as well as one with Down’s syndrome – this latest addition also aims to increase representation amongst the range. The new Barbie also features technology that people with type 1 diabetes use to help manage the effects of the condition. The type 1 diabetes doll will feature a continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump. The glucose monitor is a special machine that people with the condition use to tell them how much sugar is in their blood.” (07/09/25)