The brand partnered with Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, a diabetes research organization, to create the doll. Barbie said in a news release that it is also donating dolls to the Breakthrough T1D 2025 Children's Congress,

The new doll is part of the brand’s inclusive Fashionistas line, which allows more children to see themselves reflected in Barbie and encourages a view beyond their lived experience.

The Type 1 diabetes Barbie is part of Mattel’s Barbie Fashionistas line, which includes a blind Barbie and Barbies with hearing aids, Down syndrome and wheelchairs. Thank you for reading. Please consider supporting NJ.com with a subscription.