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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She worked with Mattel to design the doll, holding focus groups to get feedback and ensure it represents the entire type 1 ...

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The new Barbie® doll features a CGM and insulin pump, and is dressed in a blue polka dot pattern to represent diabetes ...

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Barbie’s new doll promotes inclusivity by celebrating women with Type 1 diabetes, including Lila Moss and Robin Arzón. Barbie has unveiled a new doll ...

The brand partnered with Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, a diabetes research organization, to create the doll. Barbie said ...

This new doll “enables more children to see themselves reflected in Barbie,” Mattel wrote Tuesday, and is part of the company's wider Fashionistas line committed to inclusivity.

Inspired by Barbie’s bold new look (insulin pump included), we round up ways to really tackle diabetes myths, stigma and everyday realities.