Mattel has released its first Barbie doll representing a person with Type 1 diabetes. Partnering with Breakthrough T1D, the doll accurately depicts medical equipment like a continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump. This addition to the Fashionistas line, known for inclusivity, features a blue outfit reflecting diabetes awareness. The doll's launch coincided with Breakthrough T1D's Children's Congress advocating for continued federal research funding for diabetes.

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