To increase inclusivity among its dolls, Mattel Inc. has launched a brand new barbie and she has Type-1 diabetes. The toy maker says it collaborated with Type 1 diabetes advocates to ensure that the design of the doll “truly captures the community.

A Hot Wheels live-action movie is coming, Mattel announced in July 2025. Jon M. Chu is set to direct the movie, with J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions producing and Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier writing the script.

The first-ever Barbie with Type 1 diabetes comes with an insulin pump and glucose monitor. Both kids and adults with diabetes are celebrating the announcement and say they are grateful for a doll that represents them.

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body’s defense system attacks its own insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. The result is dangerously high blood sugar that, if not controlled, can lead to severe complications such as kidney failure, heart disease, and blindness.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) is one of the 12 best consumer goods stocks billionaires are quietly buying. On June 16, UBS maintained its Buy rating and $29 price target for Mattel Inc. following a meeting with the company’s new CFO, Paul Ruh. The firm ...